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Early 1900s English Silverplate Cranberry Epergne
Located in Pueblo, CO
English Art Deco silverplate epergne holder with five cranberry glass horns, very sweet centerpiece
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
English Late Victorian Epergne with Silver Base and Crystal Vase, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English late Victorian epergne from the 19th century, with silver base and crystal vase. Born in
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique French Large Scale Epergne / Centerpiece
Located in Toronto, ON
. This stunning grand Antique French glass Epergne is the perfect accessory to grace your table with its
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Metal
Gilded French Crystal Epergne
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilded 19th century cut crystal Epergne adorned with intricate grapes and vines detailing. A
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1890s French Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century English George III Style Silvered over Copper and Cut-Glass Epergne
Located in Dallas, TX
Add grandeur and refinement to your table with this striking 19th century English epergne, crafted
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Elkington Silver Plated Epergne or Centerpiece with Side Baskets
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated epergne was made by the Elkington Plate Co. of England, and dating to
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Cranberry Glass Epergne
Located in Montreal, QC
-blown epergne has five trumpet-shaped vases around a larger central vase, all with frilled rims and
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Glass
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Georgian Old English Silver Plate and Glass Epergne Centerpiece
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing this rare and exquisite early 19th Century Georgian Old English Epergne Tableware
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian quality cranberry glass epergne
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality cranberry glass epergne. Quality original cranberry glass epergne having
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Glass
$726 Sale Price
25% Off
An old Sheffield plate candelabrum epergne
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in London, GB
Three branches around the central dish. The central 'vase' is embellished with grape and vine. The foot and branches are decorated in a more rococo taste.
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Amazing Handblown Crystal Epergne/Centerpiece
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Incredible handblown crystal epergne or centerpiece with all-over wheel cut fern and leaf
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Epergnes
French Art Nouveau Silverplated Centerpiece "Epergne", Ca. 1900
Located in CH
French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Centerpiece “Epergne”
Circa 1900
An elegant French Art Nouveau
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Little Epergne with Three Light Green Glass Jars
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little elegant épergne with three light green glass jars. Discreet and delicate, it can be placed
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington
Co
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
Crafted in parcel-gilt and electroplated silver, this stunning epergnes suite was made by the leading
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Baccarat Crystal And Gilt Bronze Epergne Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
Centerpiece epergne of gilt bronze and crystal. Gilt figural bronze mounted Baccarat crystal
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
English Sheffield Cut Crystal Acanthus
Berry Epergne, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield epergne with a centered cut crystal bowl, four scrolled arms with fitted crystal
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1830s English George IV Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
19th Century Victorian Style French Glass Epergne Centerpiece Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your living space with this exquisite 19th Century Victorian-style French Glass Epergne
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Art Glass
Exceptional Antique English W
H Silverplate and Hand Engraved Crystal Epergne
By Walker
Hall
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
An Extraordinary Large Size Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate and Hand Engraved Crystal
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Pietra Dura Gilt Bronze And Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century centerpiece epergne featuring Italian pietra dura round floral panel inset to French
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Epergne or Centrepiece, Made circa 1815
Located in London, London
Made circa 1815, this very attractive, Regency Period, Antique Old Sheffield Plate Epergne
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1810s English Regency Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Four Trumpet Epergne or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique epergne is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Trifid Centerpiece Epergne
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV Style bronze and marble centerpiece / epergne in very good condition
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Epergne, Meissen Porcelain with blue ornaments, circa 1930-1940
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this small epergne, made of Meissen porcelain, in the shape of a leaf.
The
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Porcelain
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
English 19th c. Cranberry Crystal 3 Part Centerpiece/Epergne
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a dramatic and practical 19th c. crystal centerpiece in a vibrant and rich color of cranberry. Hand blown and masterfully cut with petal rims and notched panels, it stands 19...
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19th Century English Antique Silver Epergnes
Outstanding Art Nouveau Calla Lily 19th Century Epergne on Plateau
By Thomas Webb
Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare form as far as epergnes go-a beautiful and realistic interpretation in the Art
Category
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Brass
Early 20th-Century Opalescent Glass and Cast Metal Epergne/Compote, Art Nouveau
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A charming and beautifully preserved Art Nouveau epergne, combining delicate opalescent glass with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Metal
Signed Stevens
Williams Five-Piece Wheel Cut Centerpiece or Epergne
By Stevens
Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. The five pieces could be connected with silver chains or glass chains to give it a draped effect
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Napoleon III Era Cut Crystal
Ormolu Epergne, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Era Cut Crystal & Ormolu Epergne, Circa 1850-1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Rare Webb/Stevens
Williams Hand Blown Centerpiece/ Epergne w/ Green Canes
By Thomas Webb
Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a custom made, perhaps unique hand blown epergne. Made by either Stevens and Williams or
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Vienna Bird Epergne Centerpiece with Tulip Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century Epergne centerpiece with two Vienna bronze cold painted cockatiels on teeter
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 Sale Price
50% Off
19th C English Crystal Epergne Centerpiece with 9 Trumpets in Bronze Stand
By Stevens
Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This unusual and elegant epergne is English attributed to Webb or Stevens & Williams and is a
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal
Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
plate a sheet of silver is fused on to a thicker one of copper and the compound billet rolled, both
Category
1820s Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Other
English Simple Epergne in Silver Plate
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple but nice épergne in silver plate for Your table ornament, specially for Christmas: with
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
$455 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Silver Centerpiece, England 1912
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Silver Centerpiece, England, 1912.
So-called "épergne", in sterling silver, marked "925
Category
1910s English Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver 1886 Table Top Double Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver tabletop double inkwell from 1886 with intricately pierced figural gallery
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1880s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Harness Racing Trophy Centerpiece
By Spaulding-Gorham, Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Unique sterling silver harness racing trophy by Gorham. Designed with beautiful acid etching of
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham 1917 Smoking Wood and Sterling Silver Tray
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this service
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Dish from 1882 in Leaf Form
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Rare sterling silver dish in leaf shape with applied leaves at the handle standing on 3 shell
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Coin Silver Pair of Open Salt Cellars from 1850s
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
most elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this
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1850s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver
Rare Gorham Sterling Silver Monumental 19th Century Soup / Punch Ladle
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian era dining at its most elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling 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
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver and cut glass decanters from 1887 and in rare Moorish or Mauresque
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1880s American Moorish Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Gilt Sterling Silver 1927 Child Bowl
Underplate with Children Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child bowl (gilt inside) and underplate from 1927, beautifully adorned with
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1920s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child
s Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this service
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham 1919 Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Jewelry Box in Crescent Shape
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this service
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child
s Christening Mug Art Deco Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Cut Glass 1903 Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver and cut glass (in the diamond pattern) bowl from 1903 and in Art Nouveau
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Silver Vegetable Tureens with Warming Bases, London, 1845
By Joseph Angell
Son
Located in Cornwall, GB
, 27.7oz or 25.3oz Troy
Weight warming base 2: 1986g or 70oz
Total weight of silver tureens: 3425g
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Plate Epergne by Croft and Assinder Birmingham England
By Lombard C
A Ltd of Birmingham
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional early 20th century silverplate epergne has elegant detail work on the 4 tulip
Category
1910s English Belle Époque Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Passant Lions with Hot Air Balloon, Silver Plate Epergne, Meriden
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of
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1870s American Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver Plate
Signed Osler Epergne Silver Bronze Centerpiece w/ Winged Griffins Crystal Vases
By F.
C. Osler
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and spectacular example of F. & C. Osler's workmanship. The Osler firm was founded in Birmingham, England, in 1807. Thomas Osler and a partner produced small ornaments...
Category
1860s English Belle Époque Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Bronze
Austrian .800 Silver Candelabra / Epergne 3D Man with Axe 87.9 ozt Vienna #6492
Located in Big Bend, WI
Austrian .800 Silver
Incredible Austrian .800 silver 6-light candelabra / epergne from Vienna
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver Snuff Box from Mid-19th Century
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
dining at its most elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver
Gorham Pair of Sterling Silver 1894 Tall Corinthian Column Candlesticks
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this service
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Vase in Art Nouveau Style with Dimensional Flowers
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
most elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Suite 11 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Baskets Table Centrepiece 1888-1911
By Garrard
Co. Ltd., George Fox
Located in London, GB
Silver Adams Style Epergne Baskets. The Baskets make up an impressive centrepiece when used as suite can
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$36,929 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Silver Epergne and Suite of Six Dessert Baskets
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
A Victorian silver epergne and suite of six dessert baskets, in eighteenth century neo-classical
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Epergnes
Materials
Silver
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Antique Silver Epergnes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver epergnes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and glass, all antique silver epergnes available were constructed with great care. Antique silver epergnes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique silver epergnes are consistently popular styles. Many antique silver epergnes are appealing in their simplicity, but Mappin
Webb, Thomas Pitts and Elkington
Co. produced popular antique silver epergnes that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Silver Epergnes?
Prices for antique silver epergnes start at $100 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $3,500.
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 Epergnes
- 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 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 a silver epergne?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Silver epergne is a type of table centerpiece that is usually made of silver. An epergne generally has a large central "bowl" or basket that sits on a three to five-foot stand. Shop a range of silver epergnes on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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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