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Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Napkin Ring. Beautifully modeled turtle holding the napkin ring made by the Pairpoint Co. New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1890.
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Wm. Durgin Candlesticks
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very handsome pair of candlesticks that are sure to delight the buyer. They have a square base with a four leaf clover holding them up. There are leaves on each corner of the base,...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Worshipful Company of Horners, Presentation Tray, Antique Sterling Silver, 1904
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tray, features a pierced gallery border, and is engraved to the centre with a presentation
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany
Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Burmantofts Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Lion Paperweight, circa 1904
By Leeds Fireclay Company
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
The Leeds Fireclay Company (Burmantofts) dating from circa 1904. The paperweight has a moulded
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Pottery
Set of 12 English Cowell and Hubbard Company Plates
By Cowell
Hubbard Silver Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 English Cowell and Hubbard Company Plates. They are hand painted with raised gold
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Companies
Signed Antique 3 Pc. Sun Shing Chinese Export Silver Spoons
Fork Flatware Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver company of Canton, China (active in the early 19th century).
Simply an amazing set of Chinese
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Sterling Silver Tea Ball
By Spaulding
Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver tea ball in the shape of a tea pot. Hanging on a silver chain
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Redlich
Company, Decorative Bowl
By Redlich
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver bowl by Redlich & Company exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, popular in the
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large 10 Pc Antique Victorian Pairpoint Silverplate Quadruple Plate Tea Set
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large 10 piece Victorian silver plated tea set.
By Pairpoint.
In quadruple plate
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir
sons company Dublin, 1917
By Weir
Sons Dublin
Located in Gorssel, GE
Irish sterling silver wine jug, decorated with Celtic motives with geometrical shapes and dragons
Category
1910s Irish Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
English Silver Plated Garrard
Company Wine Bottle Cradle Pourer
By Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
An early English wine bottle cradle, silver plated, bearing Garrard & Co Ltd (Crown Jewelers) 112
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
$650 Sale Price
23% Off
Very Fine
Rare Early 19th Century Waterloo Glass Company Glass Decanter
By The Waterloo Glass Company
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the base having a polished pontil mark and molded lettering noting Waterloo Glass Company. Height
Category
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths are a refined exercise in classical
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,100 / set
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company Sterling Silver Cups with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company silver cups, made in China in the late 19th or early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Breadbasket
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proud to offer this gorgeous sterling silver breadbasket by the Meriden Britannia Company. It has
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Breadbasket
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional sterling silver breadbasket by the Whiting Manufacturing Company, dated 1909
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service by Tiffany
Company
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Tiffany & Company. The service comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, lidded sugar pot and a creamer, all
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mustard Jar with Spoon
By Webster
Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’re delighted to offer you this sterling silver mustard jar with and spoon. It has a cobalt blue
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vase
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver vase by Whiting Manufacturing, hallmarked 1915. This one
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,300
William B. Durgin Co. 1900 Edwardian Neo Classic Center Bowl 925 Sterling Silver
By William B. Durgin, Durgin Silver Company
Located in Miami, FL
moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931.
The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for
Category
Late 19th Century North American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,482 Sale Price
30% Off
/ vintage butler tray silver plate by webster Wilcox , international silver 3292
By Webster Company
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning vintage butler tray silver plate by webster Wilcox , international silver 3292
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Pair of Elkington
Company Silver Plated Lidded Chalices
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Elkington & Company lidded confitures
The silver plated vases bear to the underside
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver
Crystal Powder Jar
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lid
The lid is crafted from sterling silver, confirmed by the stamped hallmark.
It features a
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Cut-Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter
By Wilmot Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver asparagus fork in the Louis XV pattern by Whiting Silversmiths
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Serving Fork
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving fork in the “Lily” pattern by Whiting Manufacturers
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver and Crystal Decanter, circa 1910
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Gorham silver and crystal decanter, circa 1910.
Gorham silver stopper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Tazzas
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite pair of sterling silver tazzas was masterfully crafted by Gorham Silversmiths, one
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,600 / set
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1914
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,900 / set
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar, 1872
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a finely crafted sterling silver salt cellar by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked for the
Category
1870s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Crystal Jar with Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a finely made sterling silver lid, shaped to echo the pumpkin theme. The lid features gentle doming
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874
Category
1870s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,750 / set
Sterling Silver Shoehorn, 1899
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver shoehorn made by Gorham Silversmiths of
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Repousse Buffer
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted sterling silver nail buffer by Gorham Silversmiths, dated 1898, exemplifying
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tray, circa 1880
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer this sterling silver tray made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Crystal Covered Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flowers and garlands to mimic the lid. The Hawkes Company worked closely with the leading silver
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1927
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,250 / set
Antique American Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal perfume bottle from the Art Nouveau period. It has
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Soap Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Gorham sterling silver soap box, date marked for 1903. Crafted in a richly detailed “Repousse
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gravy Boat
Tray
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver gravy boat and under-tray by Gorham Silversmiths is an elegant expression of
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Grape Sheers
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver grape shears. They are elegant, specialized utensils
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Derby Quadruple Silver Plate Easel Back Photo or Picture Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Derby Silver Company
Marks:
Marked to the
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Alvin Bowl
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scalloped rim with flowers and poppies decorating the edge. As well, the entire inside wall has indentations adding a three-dimension to it. Makes for a great holiday or housewarmi...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$775
Sterling Silver “Imperial Queen” Ladle
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver soup ladle by Whiting Manufacturing in the “Imperial Queen
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Art Company C.A.C. (Ott
Brewer) Belleek Mocha Pot
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Sharon, CT
Important C.A.C. Belleek mermaid mocha/coffee pot.
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval shaped with delicate etching around the top and middle of the pitcher. Notice the elegant shape of the handle and the indentations throughout the body. This piece is sure to cat...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver antique ring tray hallmarked 1886.
It has a chased floral
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Royal Oak” Serving Fork
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving piece by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Royal Oak” pattern
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tray, Gorham, 1927
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver tray made by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1927
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salad Set, “Angelo”
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a salad fork and spoon by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1875 in the “Angelo” pattern, they are almost one hundred and fifty years old!...
Category
1870s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are excited to offer this sterling silver jewelry box that is one hundred and twenty five years
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice
By Odiot, Dorlyn Silversmiths, Barbour Silver Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Benedict Silver Co. 1
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
French sterling silver Fish slice
Finely pierced flowers, engraved dolphin and an ebonized handle
Category
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon in the “Louis XV” pattern by Whiting Silver. This
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 4 pieces
Category
1910s English British Colonial Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal vanity jar. The silver cover has a row of beading
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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