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Antique J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Cup Hunting Fox Head Stirrup Cup
By Asprey International Limited, Tiffany
Co., J.E. Caldwell
Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed American silver stirrup cup.
By J.E. Caldwell.
In sterling silver with a gold
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Compote
By Redlich
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compote by Redlich & Company. It has an ornate edge and
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vase
By Shreve
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant sterling silver vase by Shreve
Company is a textbook example of refined American
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800
Qianlong Floral Porcelain Tureen and Platter, Portuguese India Company, 18th C
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th-century white porcelain tureen and platter from the Portuguese India Company, crafted
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Porcelain
$6,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Tea Pot
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk
Son, Tiffany
Co., The Schofield Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Baltimore silver repousse tea pot.
By Schofield.
In sterling silver.
In the rare
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Arts Company c 1895 Ipswich Shanties Arthur Wesley Dow China Painting
Located in Mobile, AL
A Ceramic Art Company "Lenox" tankard circa 1895 decorated with scenes from Arthur Wesley Dow’s
Category
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Porcelain
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Five Cups and Saucers by Company Epiag, circa 1920
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Porcelain
Cups: 5,5 x 7 x 5,5 cm
Saucers: 11,5 x 1,5 cm
Rare pieces.
Good original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Porcelain
Gorham Small Sugar Tongs, Chantilly Pattern, No Monogram
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
Gorham Small Sugar Tongs, Chantilly Pattern, No Monogram. With early 20th c maker's mark.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Redlich
CO Vase
By Redlich
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking 12-inch sterling silver vase by Redlich & Company is a magnificent example of early
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are inscribed 1894 and 6 are initialed LH. All are hallmarked "STERLING PAT. 1891" and w...
Category
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
1918 Mandarin Sterling Silverware Set of Four Forks by Whiting Man
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mandarin by Whiting sterling Silver flatware set that includes,
2- Dining Forks 7 1/4"
2
Category
1910s Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$212 Sale Price / set
40% Off
HP Sinclaire Engraved Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Gorham Sterling Repousse Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, H.P. Sinclaire
Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This antique ABP H.P. Sinclaire and Company wheel cut-glass centerpiece bowl has a floral motif and
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
century. Just an exquisite piece of sterling silver hollowware that only Tiffany & Company could design
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old French King Albert Sterling Silverware Set of 19 by Whiting Manf Co
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
to 1924 before merging with Gorham in 1926.
King Albert by Whiting sterling silver flatware set MONO
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,038 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Sterling Silver Compotes
By Redlich
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking pair of sterling silver compotes manufactured by Redlich & Company, measuring 9 inches
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,030 / set
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Loetz Candia Phaenomen Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass, Hartford Sterling Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
consistent with age.
Maker:
Loetz and Hartford Silver Company.
Marks:
Marked to the top silver mount withe
Category
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Candlesticks, 1916
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this pair of sterling silver candlesticks in the Plymouth pattern by Gorham
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,400 / set
Sterling Lorraine Server
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver server in the Lorraine pattern by Gorham Silversmiths. The
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling 1915 Candlesticks
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are excited to offer this pair of sterling silver candlesticks dated 1915 by Gorham Silver Co
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,525 / set
Antique Pairpoint Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Pairpoint Mfg Co. Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Other Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant 19th Century Gorham Sterling Serving Dish
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 19th Century Gorham Sterling Serving Dish with wide floral border with nice weight. Flowers and scrolls decorate the 1.5" border. Gorham hallmarks dating to 1892. Weight 14 T...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling 1908 Water Pitcher
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver water pitcher is signed 1908; that’s one hundred and twelve years ago. We had
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Breadbasket
By Watrous Mfg. Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Either as a breadbasket or cookie tray, this sterling silver piece is great to have on hand. Oval
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Five Piece Sterling and Crystal Suite
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
magnificent collection is simply breathtaking! It brings together two beautiful art forms; silver and crystal
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$21,000 / set
Towle
Co. 1890 Edwardian Art Nouveau Octagonal Centerpiece Tray .925 Sterling
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Miami, FL
Silver Co., would eventually establish his own company, Richard Dimes Co., in Boston. Eventually the
Category
19th Century North American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,739 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gor...
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Dish Circa 1900
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Wang Hing & Company)
Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000)
Character mark: Shen Chang
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Oval Twist Sterling Soup Ladle
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The handle has the iconic twist pattern that was designed way before modern was even a thought. A gold-washed bowl with its original patina juxtaposed against the sleek and modern tw...
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan Flatware by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Etruscan pattern has been a winner with customers ever since it was first introduced in 1913. Straight Classic lines with only the Etruscan pattern on the very end. A contemporar...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,400 / set
Footed Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl is quite unique. The bowl is raised an inch of the surface by the legs on each side. Towards the top a lovely pattern of oval shaped cut-outs encircles the entire bowl. Abo...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$975
Sterling Bowl, 1927
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl stands on a pedestal that is not weighted. It has a wide rim encircling it with a classic design. A medallion on each side intercepted by wreaths and leaves. Thanks to the ...
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,050
1912 Gorham Sterling Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oblong shaped bowl has a scalloped edge and base. Along the rim, a string of beads follows the shape of the bowl. On each end flowers and garlands decorate the side. In the cent...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham, 1906 Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’ve spent a lot of time, energy and money restoring the 112 year old piece to its original glory. Every ding and scratch removed and it looks magnificent. A delicate pattern of lat...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,350
Marie Antoinette Platter
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old-world charm and genteel come to life in this piece; a time when attention to detail and refinement a must. Garlands and tassels adorn the entire outer edge while a ring of oval s...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,000
Whiting 1916 Compote
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There’s something special about the silhouette of this compote; soft and feminine. Pretty etchings and openwork decorate the top rim as well as the base (not weighted). The top rim a...
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lenox Monk Sterling and Copper Mounted Stein
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Savannah, GA
A stein by the Ceramic Art Company/ Lenox with transfer image of monks and mounted with sterling
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Sterling and Crystal Epergne
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
epergne is a mix between "old world" and modern; the cut-glass is fancy while the silver piece is fun and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri.
This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Tiffany
Company Gilded Cobalt Blue Porcelain Plates Made in England
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 12 Tiffany & Co. porcelain plates. This is an absolutely gorgeous set of gilded and cobalt blue dinner plates. These white porcelain plates feature a lovely ornate gilded de...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Porcelain
Lily Sterling Carving Set
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lily by whiting was designed and manufactured at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of pl...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$725 / set
Sterling Art Nouveau Bowl
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing inspiration from nature and natural forms, the Art Nouveau movement was characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural form. This particular bo...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Bowl by Whiting, 1908
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Happy one hundred and ten years to this lovely sterling bowl. Looking mighty fine for 110!! That’s because these pieces were made to last and pass from generation to generation. On e...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlaid Black Glass Cigarette Box w/ Sailboat Motif
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco black glass table box in two pieces with sterling silver overlaid sailboat design on
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s American Sterling Silver Plate
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique American sterling silver plate; an addition to
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Derby SP Co International Silver Plated Wedding Basket w Repousse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Derby SP Co International Silver Plated Wedding Basket w Repousse. Item features unique
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: WH (Wang Hing & Company, Hong Kong).
Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (900/1000).
Character mark
Category
Early 1900s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Boudoir Dressing Tabletop Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and large, antique dressing mirror in sterling silver retailed by the Grogan Company of
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Shoehorn in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son sterling silver shoehorn in repousse pattern, with ornate floral and natural motifs
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Oversized English Wrythen Glass and Silver Flask
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Newark, England
fittings and silver flasks. Eventually the company was bought out by Sampson & Mordan after every founding
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Fry "Foval" Opalescent Handblown Vases with Applied Delft Blue Handles
By Fry Glass Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
"translucent pearl". Fry Glass Company gave the name "FOVAL" to their line of art glass, starting in 1922.
Fry
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal
Victorian French Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Fish Slice
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, French, sterling silver fish slice/knife, Tiffany & Company, Paris, circa 1870.
Blade is
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
F. Novick Chicago Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray
By Falick Novick
Located in New York, NY
Falick Novick, sterling silver handwrought (hand-hammered) sterling silver pitcher on a matching
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
By Robert Hennell
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Handle, Anton Kilitzky, 1806
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Early silver lidded jug with a smooth finish on a round, funnel-shaped base with a profiled rim
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Pair Of Empire Silver Candle Holders, Floral Decor, Johann Gutmann, Vienna, 1804
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, page 183, serial number M 897.
- Waltraud Neuwirth, Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Name and Company
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
19th Century Oak Table with Cutlery for Twelve Persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
By Harrison Fisher
Company
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century oak table with cutlery for twelve persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Antique English Elkington Sterling Silver Openwork Wine Coasters Circa 1880
By Elkington
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English "Elkington & Company" Sterling Silver Openwork Wine Coasters, Circa 1880's.
Category
Late 19th Century English 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 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 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 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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