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Unusual Paris Porcelain Cup and Saucer, La Courtille, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
With faux bois decoration and monogrammed.
Category
1820s Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Minton,
Faisan
, Aesthetic Movement Tea Cups
Saucers, U.K., Circa 1880
By Minton
Located in Chatham, ON
MINTON - 'Faisan' - Rare antique Aesthetic Movement ceramic tea cups and saucers - set of four
Category
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Porcelain, 12 Piece Painted Cups and Saucers Cobalt Blue
Located in Southall, GB
19th century Elegant 12 Piece painted, cobalt blue porcelain cups and saucers, with a genre
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Five Small Cup
Saucer Sets
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These five small cup and saucer sets, and one additional saucer, were made by the well known Royal
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
19thc Sponge Ware Cup and Saucers, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching set of four 19thc sponge ware cups and saucers in good condition.
4 saucers measure- 6
Category
19th Century North American Adirondack Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Pottery
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Gilt Japanese Sake Cups or Miniature Salt Bowls a Set of Five, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five ceramic handpainted Japanese sake cups. Each cup is round and sits upon a delicate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Gold
Clarice Cliff Cup and Saucer Rare Pine Grove Bizarre Ptn Art Deco, Circa 1935
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cup & saucer duo in the rarely seen, hand painted "Pine Grove" Pattern by the renowned
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Pottery
Philippe Wolfers silver guilt tea strainer, Belgium 1900.
By Philippe Wolfers
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with long handle, in gilded silver with smooth and perforated cup, phytiform peduncle
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Blue and Gilt Painted English Scenes Coffee Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of four blue and gilt painted English scenes coffee cups. Set of four pale blue and gilt
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Mason
s Ironstone Mandarin Bowls, Salad Plates, Saucer Plates and 2 Cups
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 soup bowls, 5 salad or bread plates, 10 saucer plates and 2 cups, made in England by
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ironstone, Paint
32 Piece Dessert Set Spode England, Circa 1920. 12 plates 10 Demi Cups
Saucers
By Spode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
demi cups two and a quarter inches
10 demi saucers just under five inches diameter
Category
1920s British Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Set of Five Porcelain Cups, One Kettle and One Tray by Bastard Paris, France
By Paul Kiss, Georges Bastard
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of five porcelain cups, one kettle and one tray by Paul Kiss for Georges Bastard Paris, France
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
19th-Century Hand-Painted Gilded Cup
Saucer, Signed E.F., France, 1887
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in CANNES, FR
A refined antique porcelain cup and saucer set, richly hand-painted in a vibrant palette of blue
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Large Paris Porcelain Map of Italy Cup and Saucer, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Large Paris porcelain map of Italy cup and saucer, circa 1810.
Category
1810s French Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crackled Crystal Match Striker
By Hilliard
Thomason
Located in New York, NY
cracked ice) having an all sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1896, Hilliard and Thomason
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Brass Cup, South Eastern Asia, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Asian brass cup is an original decorative object realized in the first years of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Brass
A Monumental Silver Kos Shel Eliyahu, Debrecen, Hungary, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Of exceptional scale and craftsmanship, this impressive silver Kos Shel Eliyahu (Elijah’s Cup) was
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Silver
Antique Tiffany Gilt Encrusted Cup
Saucers, Eleven Sets 22 Pieces Circa 1910
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
11 cup and saucers features a striking shape and handle along with gilt encrusted bands set with hand
Category
1910s British Belle Époque Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 7 pcs of 19th century Flow Blue. 5 handleless tea cups and 2 saucers with blue
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Clay, Ironstone
Set of 12 Hand-Painted and Gilt Encrusted Cup and Saucers, 24 Pieces Total
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and beautiful set of 12 hand-painted porcelain cup and saucers from Lenox. Masterfully
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Enamel, Gold
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup
Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
William IVth PAIR-(B) of C J Mason’s Cups
Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
William IVth PAIR-(A) of C J Masons Cups
Saucers Porcelain Ptn 223, Ca 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English, PAIR of porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, made by C. J. Mason (The same
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Miles Mason Porcelain PAIR of Tea Cups Broseley Blue and White Pattern, Ca. 1805
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are pair of porcelain blue and white, hand gilded tea cups made by Miles Mason (Mason's
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl
Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Period: Edo Period (1603-1867)
Condition: Dish perfect. Cups with a chip and some small crackle lines
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 10 Antique Italian Capo di Monte Demi-Tasse Cups
Saucers, circa 1880
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Italian set of 10 Capo di Monte porcelain demi-tasse cups & saucers, circa 1880-1890.
Cup
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Red Blue and Gold
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-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups
Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
By Minton
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
centuries. The seventh cup, though unsigned, is very much in the same style and blends harmoniously with the
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period examples, 18th century
A Japanese pair of Imari tea bowls / chocolate cups
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$558 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Clarice Cliff Cup and Saucer Duo Ravel Pattern Athens Shape, Art Deco circa 1936
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cup & saucer duo in the hand painted "Ravel" Pattern by the renowned Art Deco designer
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Pottery
6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Meissen Porcelain, Klemm
Co., Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique lot includes creamer, demitasse cup, and two bone dishes by Dresden, one demitasse cup by
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$210 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
porcelain cups and saucers, plus one extra dish
All depict fishermen in a watery landscape surrounded by
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$7,213 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing
Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
By Bing
Grøndahl
Located in New York, NY
demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th century, Denmark
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810
By Barr, Flight
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This rare set of seven antique Worcester porcelain cups was hand-painted in the iconic Fence
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
silver match cup, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1899, Hillyard and Thomason - makers. Measures
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
Age: ca 1900
Condition: Cup 2 lines, 1 small.
Dimension:
Cup: Ø 11.2 x
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Pair of Collapsable Travelling Treen Egg Cups What fun, an “egg”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Collapsable Travelling Treen Egg Cups
What fun, an “egg” and when broken apart the
Category
19th Century Campaign Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sycamore
Early 20th Century French Henriot Quimper Faience Liquor Barrel with Cups Set
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
—a man and a woman—while the cups complement the design with matching accents. The bar essential is
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Wood
Early Coffee Cup Blue and White Boy on a Buffalo Ptn probably Spode, circa 1790
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern
Category
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Earthenware
Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup
Saucer, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set of Japanese porcelain Imari.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 18th century Edo Period (1603–1867)
Condition: Perfect
Dimension...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$718 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Condition: dishes 3 perfect, 1 with small chip/frit to rim. Cups 2 perfect
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique George II 18th Century Richard Gurney
Thomas Cook Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reverse.
Simply a lovely English sterling silver mug or cup!
Date:
1733
Overall Condition:
It is in
Category
1730s English George II Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
dishes with small frit/chip to rim, rest perfect. Cups 4 perfect, 1 restored with repainting.
Dimension
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
VINTAGE ART DECO CIRCA 1920
S AMBER FACE GLASS CUP SET WITH LARGE PiTCHER JUG
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Amber glass suite of five cups and one larger pitcher jug each depicting a primitive looking face
This
Category
1920s Asian Art Deco Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Glass
Antique Porcelain Cup
Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
Dimensions: 5.5″diameter of the saucer, the cup 2.5″ tall x 2.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eight Wedgwood Platinum and Blue Reindeer Espresso Cups and Saucers
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Wedgwood platinum and blue reindeer espresso cups and saucers. Eight coffee cans and
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century American Solid Silver Hip Flask, Gorham, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century American solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top and removable cup. This
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Silver
Pair Green Pink and Gilt Grape Leaf and Rose Cups and Saucers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair green pink and gilt grape leaf and rose cups and saucers. Pair antique Derby porcelain
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1, Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
By Kinkozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the base for Shuzan (秀山).
Simply a wonderful tea bowl or cup!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overall
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Chelsea-Derby Chocolate Cup Set, Gilt Stripes, Puce Flowers, Rococo 1770-1775
By Chelsea-Derby, Derby, Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful chocolate cup set made by Chelsea-Derby between 1770 and 1775, which was the
Category
1770s English Rococo Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Porcelain Cups and Saucers by FBB Worcester Hand Painted Circa 1820
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Worcester Porcelain cups and saucers was hand-painted in the Kakiemon style "Dejeuney
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Art Nouveau Floral Gorham Sterling Silver Overlay Flask
By Gorham
Located in Miami Beach, FL
vine art nouveau silver overlay design, a removable cup base and a hinged flat lid. There is a round
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Sterling Silver
Six Royal Worcester Coffee Cups and Saucers, Harry Davis, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Painted in colors with London scenes, the interiors, handles and rims all gilt. Signed H. Davis, painted titles, impressed and printed marks in puce.
Category
1920s English Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Perfect for a double espresso!
These nine "Dollar" pattern porcelain coffee cups are handpainted in
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Sevres Style Paris Porcelain Gilt Tea Cup Saucer Alexander Great Dante
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptional French Paris porcelain tea cup complete with its original undertray, of outstanding
Category
19th Century Austrian Regency Antique Silver Cups
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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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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