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Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Gold Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning buttercup gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Fish Slice w/ Acid Etched Detail by Whiting
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well adorned Sterling Silver Fish Slice W/Acid Etched & Hand Tooled Detailing is
Category
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Meriden Britannia Co. Palladiant Sterling Silver Aventurine Tazza
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of sterling silver Tazza, made by Meriden Britannia, Co./International Silver Co. This set
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 589 with Cherubs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique bon bon spoon.
By Gorham.
In cast sterling silver.
No. 589.
With an ornate
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose Schofield Repousse Sterling Silver Casserole 3-D Lion Hollowware
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
condition. Museum quality.
We buy silver. Please inquire.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Gorham Sterling Silver Rattan Dolphin Coffee Tea Pot Decanter Pitcher
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful North American sterling silver black coffee pot, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Ri
Category
19th Century American Regency Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau American Sterling Silver Tyg Champagne Cup / Cooler
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
:
Maker's mark: G (Gorham Manufacturing Company)
Anchor mark: Gorham trademark anchor
Silver quality
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Henry II by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 240 pieces. This incredible pattern
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver-Gilt Calling Card/Business Card Case
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
chain, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode island, Ca. 1875. The case is decorated on one
Category
1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 pc Aesthetic Birds
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces plus 8 Mother of
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Repousse Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pc
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baltimore rose by Schofield repousse sterling silver flatware set - 106 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dorothy Vernon Gold by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 Pc Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fantastic Dinner Size Dorothy Vernon Gold by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
Whiting had small
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces.
This multi-motif pattern
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces R
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medici Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 75 pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Medici Old by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 75 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Baronial Old by Gorham circa 1897 sterling silver flatware set, 144 pieces with superb
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible monumental Dinner and Luncheon Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 310
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Virginiana by Gorham sterling silver Art Nouveau Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pieces B
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Strasbourg Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 in Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Strasbourg Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Set, 12 Gold 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Small Coffee Pot Teapot Creamer Monogram
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Small Coffee Pot Teapot Creamer with Front Facing Monogram
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Sterling Silver Rabbit / Hare Place Card Holders in Original Case, 1913
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
gilding. They are each silver hallmarked for Gorham Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, England, 1913
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early rare Empire by Whiting, circa 1892, sterling silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
10 1/2", and it weighs a heavy 54.0 ozt. The sterling silver is in excellent condition.
Satisfaction
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup Gorham Sterling Silver Set 8 Silverware Service Place Size 32 Pcs New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver place size flatware set, 32 pieces. This set
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Footed Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cambridge Art Nouveau Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Footed Water Pitcher. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
Gorham Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder/Pourer
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a beautifully designed and practical wine holder and pourer made by Gorham, with an adjustable neck ring accommodating any bottle shape; Burgundy or Bordeaux. The two-part st...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Royal Oak by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Oak by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 1/2
Category
Early 1900s Rococo Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 195 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive, dinner and luncheon size, Florentine by Gorham sterling silver flatware set- 195 pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 198 pieces including many fabulous serving
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California
By W. K. Vanderslice
Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Own a piece of American silver history! Most of the American silversmiths were located on the east
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 130 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Dinner Size Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tea Pot With Rechaud, by Goldsmiths
Silversmiths
Company, London, 1888-1889
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver teapot with typical Queen Anne decoration: oval-bellied body, curved lines, semi
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Feather Edge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 120 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large feather edge (formerly known as "Dolly Madison Engraved") by Gorham sterling silver dinner
Category
1920s Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental figural Florentine by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 426 pieces. This pattern was
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Heavy Gauged Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engraved
Nannie
By Tiffany
Co., Whiting Manufacturing Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian silver napkin ring.
In a heavy-gauged sterling silver.
With engraved
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grape by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pieces Early
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early, scarce "Grape" by Whiting, patented 1855, sterling silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Armorial Ice Cream Forks, Gorham Medallion Set of 6
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six weighty estate sterling silver ice cream forks, the ‘Medallion’ pattern from Gorham
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Cent Gorham Coin Silver Handled Tazza of New Orleans, LA Southern Interest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 19th century tazza of Southern interest.
In coin silver by Gorham Manufacturing Co
Category
19th Century American Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Marie Antoinette by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Bowl Set, Hollowware
Barware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marie Antoinette by Gorham.
Marvelous Marie Antoinette by Gorham sterling silver ice bowl set
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meriden Silver Plate Aesthetic Figural Lemonade Ice Water Tilting Pitcher
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A Meriden Brittania Co. Silver plate figural tilting covered pitcher on stand with two cups and
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver, committed to superior quality and craftsmanship and innovative designs.
Rare monumental
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lovely Sterling Silver Gorham Edwardian-Style Cake Basket on Pedestal Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver, Edwardian-style, cake basket on pedestal base, Gorham Manufacturing Co
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, Set Vermeil 48 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Cambridge Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 75 Pieces
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baltimore Rose by Schofield sterling silver repoussed flatware set, 75 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife
Spoon Boxed Set
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine boxed youth utensil set.
By Whiting.
In sterling silver.
In the Keystone pattern
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 59 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 59 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3
Category
1890s Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8
Category
Late 19th Century 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.
- 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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