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Set of 6 Lenox Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Cup Saucers
By Lenox s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 6 rare shaped hexagonal cups and saucers are made by the Ceramic Art Company, ca. 1887
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Bouillon Cup with Gold Liner Hollowware
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Co. sterling silver bouillon cup with gold chrysanthemum liner. The
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19th Century Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Cup-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal, cup-form match striker, Birmingham, England, year
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs and garlands
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs and garlands. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

George III Silver Stirrup Cup by Henry Tudor Thomas Leader, Sheffield 1807
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare and impressive George III silver stirrup cup, masterfully crafted in the form of a snarling
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Early 1800s British Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Britannia standard silver set of Victorian whiskey tot cups made in 1877
By Alexander MacRae
Located in London, London
Britannia Standard Silver Tot Cups, are modelled to resemble beer mugs, and are engraved with a crest. Each
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Goldsmith A. Aucoc Suite Of Four Cups In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
By A. Aucoc
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Model mounted on a round pedestal decorated with a laurel leaf and surmounted by a poly-lobed cup
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Chester Sterling Silver Beaker / Cup 1785 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Rare Antique Silver Beaker with a flared straight sided design with a subtle banded trim on the
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

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Sterling Silver

Antique Russian .875 Silver Hand Engraved Cup and Saucer, Baladanova, Moscow
By Varvara Baladanova
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptionally fine and rare antique Russian .875 fine silver hand engraved cup and saucer against a
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Hand Engraved Cup and Saucer, Aleksandr Fuld
By Aleksandr Fuld
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine antique Imperial Russian .875 fine silver hand engraved cup and saucer. Maker's
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver Trophy Cup Cover c.1860
By Charles, Nephew Co. 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver trophy cup and cover, exceptionally heavy and
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19th Century Indian Other Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Gorham Gold and Sterling Silver 1915 Trophy Cup Chattanooga Golf Country Club
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver 2-handled trophy cup, with an applied 14 karat gold monogram, in pattern
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1910s American Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Racing Interest - Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug - Jubilee Ladies Cup 1887
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in London, London
first prize at the Jubilee Ladies Cup race of 1887 at the Gibraltar Civilian Race meeting. The jug is
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups

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Sterling Silver

American Coin Silver Balmain Regatta "Gardiner Cup" Ewer Circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1875. An impressively detailed and hand crafted American coin silver ewer or
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Urn Coffee Beverage Samovar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Urn Coffee Beverage Samovar. Item features drape
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver toothpick holder with lady holding cup on raised base with three feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a lady on a pedestal holding a cup and resting on a
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Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique Elder Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver with gold wash interior cup by Elder & Co of Edinburgh, Scotland, circa
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19th Century Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Boys Playing Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver Christening cup was made in England in approximately 1848 in the
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Vase, European Art Deco Decorative Cup, Floral Pendant Vase
Located in Wembley, GB
Large Art Deco antique silver plated vase or decorative cup pressed, cast and chased. Circular
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Egg Cup Carousel, English, Silver Plate, Breakfast Service, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique egg cup carousel. An English, silver plated breakfast service by Mappin and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

A Russian and Polish Silver Goblet and Shot Cup, Circa 1885-1910
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian and Polish silver goblet and shot cup set, dating from circa 1885-1910
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English christening cup or mug. Made by Joseph Angell I of London, England in 1818
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1810s English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II period sterling silver tumbler cup made in London in 1756
By Francis Crump
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Tumbler Cup, is of traditional form, and is engraved to both sides with family crests
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1750s English George II Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Table Top 3 Cups In Sterling Silver And Crystal Nineteent
By Cardeilhac
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table set formed by three cups in solid silver and cut crystal. The rockery-style tripod base with
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Early 20th Century Silver Kiddush cup by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Important Handmade sterling silver Kiddush goblet by Bezalel School, Jerusalem, Circa 1910-1913
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1910s Israeli Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Trophy Cup, Woshing, Shanghai c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver trophy cup, impressive and exceptionally
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

6 High-Quality Silver Spain Chalice Cup Miniature plastic grapes leaves
Located in Berlin, DE
6 High-Quality Silver Chalice Cup Miniature with plastic grapes leaves Made in Spain
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19th Century Spanish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888
Located in Portland, OR
A good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The
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1880s Russian Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Indonesian Silver Yogya Egg Cups Made by Sastro Sukarto
Located in Delft, NL
Indonesian Silver Yogya Egg Cups Made by Sastro Sukarto Six Yogya silver egg cups from the first
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Elegant George V Cased Sterling Silver Tot Cups by Walker Hall, 1913
By Walker Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 by Walker Hall this elegant George V antique sterling silver
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1910s English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porcelain coffee cups with silver stands featuring coats of arms and cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Porcelain coffee cups with silver stands featuring coats of arms, cutouts and coins on
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19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Hip Flask Dated 1900 Asprey
Located in London, GB
a circular bayonet style screw down locking lid. The body has a detachable silver cup with a gilt
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Early 1900s Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward John Barnard c.1867
By Edward John Barnard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver skyphos cup, of traditional form on a plane columb base
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1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearl engraving, with monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearl engraving, with monogram card. Metal
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19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

1888 Antique Russian A. Aleksandrov 84 Silver Tea Cup Saucer/ 226gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian solid 84 Silver Tea Mug /Cup and a matching dish. Beautiful pieces with
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1880s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

19th Century France Silver Boxed Egg Cup and Spoon by Pellerin Lemoing
Located in Delft, NL
19th century France silver boxed egg cup and spoon by Pellerin & Lemoing A goblet shaped silver
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Matched Collection of 6 Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cups
By Adolph Barsach Davis, Berthold Muller, Israel Segalov, Neresheimer Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Stirrup Cups, all feature fox head stands, and an engraved fox hunting scene to the bodies
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exceptional French 950 Silver Gilt And Enamel Signed Chalice Ciborium Cup
Located in Long Island City, NY
FRENCH .950 SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL CIBORIUM Maker's mark rubbed. Underside marked for Bennard, Rue
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19th Century French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearlescent reliefs and monogram plaque
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearlescent reliefs and monogram card. Metal
Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

American Coin Silver .900 Cup/Mug on Pedestal Base by Bailey Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Coin Silver (.900) cup/mug on pedestal base, Bailey and Company, Philadelphia, circa 1846
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1860s American Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

An antique French silver tea or coffee cup and saucer circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most stylish heavy French solid silver tea or coffee cup and matching saucer are boldly marked
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts Set of twelve
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Liberty s Co Antique Silver Plated Tankard Cup with King Handle
By Liberty Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original vintage Liberty’s & Co silver plated
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique sterling silver hip flask with removable cup made in London in 1910
By W G Neal
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Hip Flask, is plain in style, with a domed bayonet cap and a removable cup. The hip flask
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1910s English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward James Barnard
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Gilt Heavy Silver Mustard or Sauce Cup Antique Empire Mug 1827
Located in Sweden, SE
Fine and solid creation by unidentified Swedish silver works presumably in Stockholm, date mark is
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Silver Drinking Cup in the Form of a Traveller Man Statue
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique silver drinking cup in the form of a traveller man statue. Made in Germany, Hanau
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Late 18th Century German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a monogram card
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19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver &Cut Glass Art Nouveau Wine Cooler Loving Cup Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and cut-glass wine cooler or loving cup, in Art Nouveau Style with exquisite raised
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup Cover, Luen Wo, circa 1880
By Luen Wo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup and cover, of traditional urn
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Russian Hallmarked Niello Silver Set: Beaker Cup Saucer, Moscow, c1860 s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Hallmarked Niello Silver c1862 Beaker Cup: Russian Niello Silver c1862 Large Beaker / Kiddush Cup, finely
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1860s Russian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver, Niello

Pair of Victorian sterling silver mint julep cups made for Walker Hall in 1878
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are plain in style, and feature a reeded rim. Each beaker
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Trophy Cup Silver Plated Laurel Course Horse Race Award Samovar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Twin Handle Trophy Cup Silver Plated Award Beverage Dispenser Samovar. Item
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Early 1900s Regency Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silverplate Tipper, holder, cup
Located in Pueblo, CO
water by tipping the pitcher forward dispensing into your cup without having to actually pick the
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Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Pair of Hutschenreuther Handled Art Decó Small Porcelain Cups with Silver
Located in Miami, FL
20th pair of Hutschenreuther handled Art Decó small porcelain cups decorated in silver.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920
By Corona
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920. Fantastic Art
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver tea strainer w/ tilting cup-shaped container handle w/ raised grooves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tea strainer with tilting cup-shaped reservoir and handle with raised grooves
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19th Century European Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What 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, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2022
    Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.