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Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Worcester Porcelain Milkmaids Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1770
Additional Information
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825
Additional information:
Period : George
Category
19th Century Northern Irish George IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Glass
Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Wedgwood creamware grape leaf cups and saucers. Antique creamware cups and saucers
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Creamware
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
An important porcelain cup and saucer from Admiral Lord Nelson’s ‘Baltic Service
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
by the grandson of Horatia, Nelson and Emma Hamilton’s daughter.
Dimensions:
The cup height: 2¼ in
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed in gold with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail.
A piece for refined collectors or useful to star...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 cups decorated. They are marked on the base. Garden scene of butterflees and
Category
19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$798 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bing
Grøndahl. Set of six antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, a set of six antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers. Hand-painted with
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Bing
Grøndahl. Set of four antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl. A set of four antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers.
Hand-painted
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Seven German Porcelain Trembleuse Cups and Stands, Meissen, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Each painted with scattered flowers and insects, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue.
Category
1880s German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Antique Tressamane and Voght Bowls, Cups, Saucers, Salad Plates
By Limoges
Located in Lomita, CA
pieces is exquisite. There are three cups with gold gilt handles (3.75" x 2.25") (saucer: 6"). Please
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic
Phenomenal 12 Sevres 19th C, Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Chateau Scene Cup Saucer
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Buildings) de Pierrefonds - Saucer
Château d'O - Teacup
Vues d'O - Saucer
Measures:
5.5" w saucer
2" h cup
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mason
s Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful, early Tea Cup in the highly collected Water Lily pattern, made by Mason's
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ironstone
Bow Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Famille Rose Peony, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1755. The
Category
1750s English Rococo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Green Ivy Vine, 3 Coffee Cups with Accompanying Saucers, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, green Ivy Vine.
3 coffee cups with accompanying saucers.
Early 20th century.
In great
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Created in the late 1870s, this highly collected Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan tea cup and saucer
Category
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Georgian Newhall Porcelain Duo Tea Cup and Saucer Bat Printed Ptn, circa 1805
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bat printed porcelain Tea cup and saucer, by New Hall, dating to the early 19th century
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Seven Royal Ivory Tea Cups with Saucers in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Seven Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Six Royal Ivory Tea Cups with Saucers in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Six Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Twelve Royal Ivory Tea Cups with Saucers in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Twelve Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten
By Robert Medley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
The body of this sterling silver communion cup is encircled with a simplified band of engraved leaf
Category
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby red, Bohemian crystal cup with a large, petal-shaped rim. It is decorated with enameled
Category
19th Century Czech Louis Philippe Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Crystal
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup
Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Condition: Cup 1 frit 1 line. saucer perefct.
Dimensions: Ø 6.5
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup
Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Condition: Cup 1 hairline Saucer perfect, just some soda remaining
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup
Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Japanese Style: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Condition: Cup fritting, saucer perfect.
Dimensions
Category
18th Century Chinese Edo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup
Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Condition: Saucer 1 round line in the base. Cup 1 hairline from
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very combination of two porcelain pieces;
Edo period, kakiemon figural garden scene
Qing period, Kangxi, Couple with a parasol in garden.
Additional information:
Material: Porcela...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$115 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Cup
Dish Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted pair of Cantonese Cups and dishes. Painted with different kind of
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$2,154 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Flower-Blossom Porcelain Cups with Cover and Base
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese flower-blossom porcelain cups with cover and base, the cups and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Late Georgian Blue Spode Hot Chocolate Cup with Cover and Saucer
By Spode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century late Georgian blue spode hot chocolate cup with cover and saucer, decorated with gilt
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French, Boudois
Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup
Saucer Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example of 19th-century French porcelain artistry, this luxurious cup and saucer set
Category
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Worcester Coffee Cup, Monochrome Black Print "Tea Party no.3", Georgian ca 1760
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester in their First Period (sometimes
Category
1760s English George III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Set for Three Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver egg cruet set consists of three egg cups and three associated spoons, displayed on a functional
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
9 Art Nouveau Citrine Gilt Enamel Crystal Demitasse Cups
Saucers, Atrib. Moser
By Koloman Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 9 Art Nouveau Citrine Glass Demitasse Cups and Saucers with Gilt Enamel, circa 1900 (18
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Crystal
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf Mocha and Tea Cup in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf mocha and tea cup in hand-painted porcelain with gold edge.
1920s
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Spongeware Cups, Plates and Saucers / 16 Pieces Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Service for four sponge ware dinner plates and luncheon plates. Set of four cups and saucer. All
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Pottery
$1,996 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Engine Turned Silver Hip Flask, Hallmarked London 1878.
By Walter Thornhill
Co 1
Located in London, GB
removable cup, that slides off when required, covers the lower half of the body and the silver covering the
Category
1870s British Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup
Saucer, Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich
Category
Late 18th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mugs Set of Twelve
By Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell
John Mortimer Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian sterling silver mugs/tot cups have a tapering cylindrical form.
The surface of each
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
4 Antique Fence Pattern Worcester Porcelain Cups
Saucers Hand Painted ca.1810
By Barr, Flight
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite set of four antique English porcelain cups and saucers was hand-painted by Barr
Category
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges cup and saucer set was made of thin, semi-translucent porcelain and hand
Category
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Derby Trio Tea
Coffee Cup
Saucer Pattern 569, Puce Mark Circa 1795
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain TRIO of a Tea Cup, Coffee Cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: The fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail.
A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Large Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in New York, NY
, sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1917, J. Grinsell & Sons makers. Measures: 3 inches high x
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Spode in England, circa 1810.
They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek key design o...
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and special porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, circa early to mid-20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Gold
Early Derby Porcelain Cup
Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late 18th century porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer in pattern 128 by the Derby factory, Circa
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer.
This beautiful and richly decorated
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of 3 Cups and Saucers Bone China, 1891-1900
By Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 cups and 3 saucers by Guerin &Co was made of fine, semi-transparent bone china in
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 5 dessert plates and cups and large rectangular serving or sandwich platter was made of
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
17th Century Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Goblet, 1630
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver goblet / wine cup has a tapering cylindrical bell-shaped form onto a circular knopped pedestal and
Category
17th Century English Other Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Set of 5 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Espresso Cups with Saucers
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 5 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Espresso Cups with Saucers. The beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Derby Cup and Saucer Duo in Pattern 561, Puce Mark Circa 1800
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the George 111rd
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer.
This beautiful and richly
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup
Saucer Imari
Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
:
Material: Porcelain
Type: Tea Bowls & Cups
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: Edo Period (1603–1867)
Age: Pre
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$238 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Mocha Cups w. Saucers Cobalt Blue Gold Painted Art Nouveau Secessionist
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This set is made of fine white porcelain, and each cup and saucer is decorated with a unique
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver cups — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique silver cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver cups are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique silver cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Tiffany
Co. and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Silver Cups?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $340,277 highest priced.
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 Cups
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.
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