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S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Repousse Besamim Spice Box from 1903-1907
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son & Co. sterling silver besamim spice box in repousse pattern, adorned with floral and
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Saucepan On Lion
s Legs, Dated 1794
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
:
- Waltraud Neuwirth, Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Name and Company Hallmarks, Self-published by Dr. Waltraud
Category
1790s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Handle, By Ignatius Haller, 1803
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
Antique Whiting Repoussé Sterling Silver Glove Stretcher
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver company!
Date:
Late 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Chafing Dish with Warmer, 19th Century
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite Tiffany and Company sterling silver chafing dish, from New York, represents a
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$12,713 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, by Josef Stelzer, Vienna, 1802
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Neuwirth, Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Name and Company Hallmarks, Self-published by Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Shell Chased Bowl
By Gorham CO.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. Webster. The firm's chief product was spoons of coin silver. The company also made thimbles, combs
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crystal glass jug and tumblers with gold details by Lobmeyr signed
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in New York, NY
company was fonded two hundred years ago and is located in Austria
Lobmeyr glassware is first mouthblown
Category
1910s Austrian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
spectacular Century Vase that contained over 2,000 oz (57,000 g) of sterling silver--and in 1899, the company
Category
1870s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes), 140pc Antique Sterling Silver
Vermeil Flatware Set-Mazarin
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
, who ordered an elaborate silver service from the company in the early 20th century. This commission
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY
CO. 1907 John C. Moore Four-Legged Nut Dish In .925 Sterling Silver
By John C. Moore, Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
this juncture, Tiffany & Company became a silver manufacturer as well as a silver retailer. For his
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,258 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Silver Old Viennese Biedermeier Candlesticks 13 Lot, around 1851
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, 'Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Maker's and Company Marks', Self-published Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, Vienna 2002
Category
1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1856
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, 'Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Maker's and Company Marks', Self-published Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, Vienna 2002
Category
1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
TIFFANY
CO. 1909 John C. Moore Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling Silver
By John C. Moore, Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
this juncture, Tiffany & Company became a silver manufacturer as well as a silver retailer. For his
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,715 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Black, Starr
Frost Sterling Silver Compote Tazza/ Footed Bowl Art Nouveau
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in New York, NY
States, Black, Starr & Frost also produced objects in silver. Already in 1860, the company received an
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams
Co.
By Josiah Williams
Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian silver gilt Christening set.
Consists of a Spoon, Fork, and napkin ring.
Comes in a
Category
1890s British Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Rockingham Pottery Pitcher with Dog Handle
By Rockingham Pottery Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout example of a Rockingham brown glazed earthenware pitcher with a dog or hound handle. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Rockingham Pottery Tobacco Jar
By Rockingham Pottery Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout example of a 19th century Rockingham brown glazed earthenware piece in the form of a lidded jar with cherubs. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Earthenware
Pair Of Antique Vienna 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, dated 1857
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, 'Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Maker's and Company Marks', Self-published Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, Vienna 2002
Category
1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Rare Signed Sinclaire Hand Blown Crystal Engraved Fish Soup Bowls
By H.P. Sinclaire
Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
others in the glass industry, Sinclaire got his start at another company before setting off on his own
Category
1910s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal
S/12 Sinclaire Art Nouveau Hand Blown Crystal Tumblers w/ Wheel Cut Decoration
By H.P. Sinclaire
Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a fabulous set of 12 hand blown, optic ribbed crystal tumblers, made by H.P. Sinclaire of Corning NY. They are each decorated in a flowing romantic Art Nouveau floral style with...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal
A Victoria Pottery Majolica Cobalt Basketweave Sardine Box, English, ca. 1883
By Victoria Pottery Company
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Rare Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Sardine Box with five sardines on green glazed lotus pads
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Majolica
Set of Ten Sinclaire Handblown Amethyst Cut to Clear Martini, Cocktail Coupes
By H.P. Sinclaire
Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
H.P. Sinclaire and Company of Corning, New York, between 1904 and 1929. Sinclaire reorganized his
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Set of 2 Sauce Boats in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of two S. Kirk & Son, sterling silver sauce boats from the late 19th or early 20th century, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pink Glass Ice Bucket by Cambridge Glass in the
Elegant Glass
Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pale pink glass ice bucket of pail form with hammered handle by Cambridge Glass Company in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Elkington
Co Heavy Silver Plated Oblong Shaped Sided Cake Basket c1906
By Elkington
Co.
Located in valatie, NY
the most important in silver plate. They began life in Birmingham as a company of silversmiths in 1836
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Circa 1900 Panel Cut and Engraved Decanters
By H.P. Sinclaire
Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
American H.P. Sinclaire & Co. pair of crystal decanter and stopper - circa 1900-1910. Elegant form with delicate engraved detail with the initial B on the fronts... Look at the close...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Cut Glass
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Set of 18 Chargers/ Plates in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
.
Baltimore’s prominent silver manufacturing company, Samuel Kirk & Son, dates its beginning to 1815. Just 5
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Punch Ladle
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, New England Glass Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 19th century cut glass punch ladle.
With cut decoration to both bowl and handle.
(Possibly a Pittsburgh variant?)
Simply a rare form!
Date:
Early to Mid 1...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Cut Glass
Art Deco Chrome Mounted Cambridge Glass Cocktail Shaker / Pitcher
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail shaker / pitcher by Cambridge Glass of square form with molded feet and etched side panel with an applied handle. Mounted with a chrome pour spout with removable ic...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Chrome
Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Riverdale, NY
Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile circa 1905. Vibrantly colored glazed earthenware circa 1905. Lovely period example.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Earthenware
Victorian English Sheffield Sterling Silver Wine Ewer Claret Jug
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Martin Hall and Company sterling silver ewer claret jug with gold wash inside with one handle
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Sandwich Glass Footed Compote
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
American sandwich glass lobed compote
Mid-19th century
The circular glass footed compote with twelve lobes forming an undulating rim. The upper bowl raised on a hollow flaring fo...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
Machine Age Barware Bakelite Butler Serving Tray
By Fine English Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely English Art Deco Machine Age serving tray is made of brown marble Bakelite and was produced during the 1920s period. The large butler shape has molded handles on the side...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Bakelite
Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British
By William Adams and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Jacob Furnival Company & Co." of Cobridge, England near Stoke on Trent.
A study of the markings and
Category
1660s English Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Ironstone
Victorian Sterling Silver Helmeted Greek Warrior God Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
. Every American silver company had their own medallion pattern that would be used to embellish their
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Dixon James English Teapot-Chocolate Pot In Silver Plated
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Prato, Tuscany
with pewter, electroplated, Britannia Metal, and nickel silver, the company honed its skills over the
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass with Controlled Bubble Pattern and Sterling Cover
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom is ground. The sterling silver top is by Knowles Company and has a repousse top without a monogram
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY
CO. 1901 Charles T. Cook Four-Legged Nut Dish In .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany
Co., Charles Cooke
Located in Miami, FL
landmark pieces of American silver and spread the fame of Tiffany & Company silverware. In 1867, at the
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,592 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Pear Knob, by Thomas Dub, 1863
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier silver sugar bowl in rectangular basic form on four rocaille feet, the walls of the
Category
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Large Bohemian Harrach Iridised Glatt Iris Pattern Glass Vase, for Lobmeyr 1875
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company, Harrach Glassworks
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A large rare early Victorian Harrach Glatt Iris vase made for Lobmeyr by Harrach, With an iridised petrol finish and black and white stylised enamelling. The Glatt iris range was the...
Category
1870s Czech Early Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Champagne Bucket by Mercier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
champagne bucket is silver plated with the company’s logo Champagne Mercier. Minor fading, scratches due to
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Hand-Blown Cranberry Crystal Decanter with 7 Glasses
Located in Wembley, GB
, demonstrating the technical excellence and refined taste of America’s finest silver overlay companies of the
Category
1880s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Silver
$1,429 Sale Price
25% Off
Aesthetic Silver-Plated Bowl or Jeroboam Wine Coaster Fish
Net Motif, C. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Motif
Hartford Silver Plate Company, Connecticut, circa 1880
Dimensions: 7” diameter x 3” high (5.5
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Boston
Sandwich EAPG Dish
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Boston & Sandwich early American pressed glass plate in the "Shield Acanthus" pattern.
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
Victoria Pottery Co. Majolica Sea Shell
Coral Bowl, 1880s
By Victoria Pottery Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1880s.
The Victoria Pottery Company began in 1882 at the Victoria Works on Lonsdale Street, Stoke-on
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Majolica Wardle Floral Passion Flower Pineapple Rope Bow Pitcher Jug 11"
By James Wardle and Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and impressive antique Majolica French country pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a turquoise blue and yellow pineapple design with Passion flowers accented with a rope twis...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Majolica
$750 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Fenton Large Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Art Glass Pitcher
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pitcher is unsigned, but presumed to have been made by the Fenton Glass Company of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Art Glass
Mid century Vintage Lenox holiday dinner set for 8
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Birmingham, AL
The legendary elegance of Lenox presents Holiday, a band of festive green holly and red berries against a luxurious cream-colored background which is framed by a stunning wide polish...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Bone
$1,200 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Lenox presidential collection five place setting for 9
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Lenox presidential collection Design: Gold and deep burgundy floral border and center. Five piece place setting for 9 people are new in original boxes with exception of two set...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Bone
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
9 Sets of Expresso or Demi Tasse Cup
Saucers. Antique Custom Order Circa 1920
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of soft green and raised gilded demi tasse cup and saucers made by America's re known porcelain factory Lenox. This group of 9 cups and 9 saucers feature a raised bead s...
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang
Co., Shanghai
By Tuck Chang
Co.
Located in London, GB
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Pair of Art Deco Frosted Glass and Bakelite Empire Cocktail Shakers
By Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of Art Deco frosted glass and bakelite empire cocktail shakers by Owens-Illinois Glass Co., circa 1930s. Super hard to find in a black and red pair! The shakers are ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Serving Tray in Silver Plate with Decoration of Grapes by a.G Dufva, Sweden
By Dufva Sverige
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful serving tray in silver plate by the best silver plating company in Sweden, A.G Dufva
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Boston
Sandwich American Pressed Glass Compote with Pineapple Pattern
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
highly popular "Pineapple Pattern" by the renowned Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, dating to the circa
Category
1850s American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
12 Rare Fry Glass Green Thread Water Goblets
By Fry Glass Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
superb quality crystal, the Fry Glass Company produced very little Art Glass. These goblets are a rare
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Blown Glass
$4,800 / set
Nine Piece Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Set with 22k Gold and Red Enamel Bands
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Nine piece Art Deco cocktail shaker set, cocktail shaker and 8 footed cocktail glasses with cone shaped bowls. Each piece decorated with red enamel and 22k gold bands on clear glass ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Chrome
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Antique Silver Companies For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique silver companies for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver companies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique silver companies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco antique silver companies are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique silver companies over the years, but those made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Kirk Silver Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Silver Companies?
Prices for antique silver companies can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver companies begin at $40 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,846.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Silver Companies
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, the Derby Silver Company is real silver. However, most pieces produced by the maker are silver-plate, meaning they have a finish that consists of a thin layer of genuine silver. The remainder of the silver-plated tableware and decorative objects are made of base metal. Founded in 1872, the Derby Silver Company was an American silversmith best known for its line of silver-plated mirrors, combs, brushes, clocks, flatware and tea sets. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Derby Silver Company silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 10, 2024Yes, the International Silver Company produced real silver products. The hallmark "IS," however, refers to the brand and does not indicate purity, as International Silver mass produced silverplated flatware and holloware as well as sterling. In order to determine if the piece is real silver, look for the standard marks that indicate purity — the number 92.5 or 925 and the word “sterling” are indicators of sterling quality.
When an object is described as “silver” or “sterling silver,” it means that it contains 92.5% pure silver (the remaining 7.5% consists of copper and/or other alloys). The purity standard was first established in England and later adopted in the United States. The mark on antique British sterling-silver pieces is the lion passant (a lion walking to the left), which signifies a work is 92.5 percent pure sterling; if it’s not there, it is likely silverplate — or not English.
International Silver was a Connecticut conglomerate formed from 17 companies in 1898. It was once the largest manufacturer of silver and silver-plated products in the world.
Find antique International Silver Company serveware, platters and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024No, the International Silver Company is not still in business. In 1981, the company stopped producing silver due to financial troubles. By 1983, its assets had undergone complete liquidation, and in 1984, Katy Industries Inc. purchased the company. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of International Silver Company silver wares.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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