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Handmade Sterling Silver with Turquoise Stone in Handle Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic sterling silver handmade ladle or dipper has a nugget of turquoise and a hand carved
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental .800 Silver-Mounted Pedestal Based Punch Bowl
Located in New York, NY
. Ladle is silver plated and a later addition. Ladle is included in the purchase of the punch bowl
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1880s Austrian Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Crystal, Silver

George III Old English pattern sterling silver soup lade by Thomas Chawner 1772
By Thomas Chawner
Located in London, London
Silver Soup Ladle, is in 'Old English' pattern. The soup ladle measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 13.25"(33.5cm
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six silver spoons and sugar shovel with raised handles and ribbed shell bowls
Located in Porto, PT
ladles. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 134.45 grams (Set of six
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19th Century European Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, a silver pierced ladle, 2 large silver serving spoons, a pair of silver tongs, a silver fish slice
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Mid-19th Century Russian Other Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Antique French Sterling Silver Bowl Serving Spoon Napoléon Trois, Minerva Head
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite large sterling silver souce or bowl ladle, sterling handle. Excellent condition, stamped
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Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century with relief and openwork decoration
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Antique Baltimore Federal Classical Silver Ladle by Gould Ward
Located in New York, NY
Federal Classical silver ladle. Made by Gould & Ward in Baltimore, ca 1820. Upturned fiddle
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Traditional Russian Silver Ladle Made in Year of Radical Change, 1861
Located in New York, NY
Russian silver ladle, 1861. Fiddle terminal engraved on recto with interlaced script monogram; oval
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1860s Russian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Oyster Ladle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum sterling silver oyster ladle. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Round bowl
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Early 20th Century American Japonisme Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Sauce Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver sauce ladle, ca 1910. Cast and stippled rectilinear terminal. On recto, low
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Antique Gorham Persian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Persian sterling silver pierced ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1871. Pointed ovoid
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Georgian Sterling Silver Punch Ladle with Baleen Handle
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian sterling siler ladle with oval bowl; twisted baleen handle with sterling silver
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Schulz Fischer San Francisco Medallion Coin Silver Soup Ladle
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in New York, NY
American Medallion coin silver soup ladle, ca 1870. Ovoid and scalloped bowl; interior gilt with
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Wood Hughes New York Sterling Silver Medallion-Inspired Punch Ladle
By Wood Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver punch ladle. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1870. Medallion
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wood Hughes New York Medallion Diana Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
By Wood Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Medallion sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1870. Beaded and
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Custom Reed Barton Soup Ladle
By Reed Barton
Located in Larkspur, CA
Custom Reed & Barton ladle with hand-chased spiral stem and rope handle with articulated ladle
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Punchbowl Ladle in Historic Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
By Tiffany Co., F. Antoine Heller
Located in New York, NY
Showstopping sterling silver punchbowl in historic Olympian pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New
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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Kings Pattern Sauce Ladles, by William Eaton, London, 1834
By William Eaton
Located in Cornwall, GB
This highly collectable pair of Kings pattern silver sauce ladles are in the sought-after double
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1830s British William IV Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Ladle
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A silver ladle, London
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1770s Great Britain (UK) Antique Silver Ladle

Peter Krider Coin Silver Ladle
By Peter L. Krider
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1855 coin silver ladle made by Peter Krider of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ladle with
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1850s American Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Company Japanese Pattern Sterling Silver Ladle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1871 sterling silver ladle made by Tiffany & Company of New York. Ladle handle with bird in
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1870s American Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ladle New Orleans Hyde Goodrich, Mid-19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a Hyde Goodrich silver ladle, originally manufactured in New Orleans in the mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle, York, 1840
By James Barber William North
Located in London, GB
Very interesting sterling silver sauce ladle with part twisted stem. Made in York in 1840 by
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1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Ladle with Rosewood Handle by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A handcrafted sterling silver, hand-hammered ladle with rosewood handle, by William Spratling
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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Wood Hughes Sterling Ladle Set Lady and Leaf Pattern
By Wood Hughes
Located in BLOOMINGTON,, MN
From the renown silversmiths Wood & Hughes, three beautiful sterling silver ladles in the lady and
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Scottish Silver Soup Ladle
By James Erskine
Located in London, GB
A Scottish provincial oval bowled soup ladle of Old English Design engraved with original monogram
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18th Century and Earlier Scottish Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Irish Silver Soup Ladle
Located in London, GB
A good shell bowled soup ladle of Irish Pointed Old English Pattern(sometimes called Celtic Point
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

English Silver Antique Soup Ladle
Located in London, GB
A nice example of a Victorian silver Albert pattern soup ladle. Signed/Inscribed/Dated: London
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19th Century English Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Edwardian sterling silver soup ladle London 1911
By Holland, Aldwinckle, Slater
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This good quality Edwardian sterling silver soup ladle was made in London in 1911 by the firm of
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Coin Silver Figural Punch Ladle
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1865 coin silver punch ladle made by Gorham of Providence, Rhode Island. Ladle wit partial
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1860s American Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Sharp Coin Silver Punch Ladle
By George Sharp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1860 coin silver punch ladle made by George Sharp of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ladle with
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1860s American Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian sterling silver soup ladle Edinburgh 1801
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Georgian sterling silver soup ladle carries the makers mark for Graham and McLean of
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Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Co. Soup Ladle, circa 1870s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterling silver soup ladle with a fluted handle, circa 1870s. Italian made by Tiffany & Co. The
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Early George II Antique Silver Rococo Soup Ladle
Located in London, GB
A rare early George II antique silver Rococo soup ladle with a shell bowl ladle. The reverse side
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1750s English Rococo Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Wood Hughes Medallion Coin Silver Soup Ladle
By Wood Hughes
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1860 coin silver soup ladle made by Wood & Hughes of New York. In the medallion pattern
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1860s American Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ukrainian Nicholas I Silver-mounted Coconut Ladle, Harkov, 1844
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the imperial era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, the bowl of this rare ladle is fitted with a ½ a
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1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12 Pieces Rococo
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
French all sterling silver ladle 12"8 foliate decoration, Puiforcat fabulous French sterling silver
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1880s French Rococo Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Soup / Punch Ladle by George Adams Chawner Co
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
A fine heavy gauge example of a Victorian Sterling silver Albert pattern soup ladle. Signed
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Provincial 18th Century Aberdeen Silver Soup Ladle by James Erskine
By James Erskine
Located in London, GB
A Scottish provincial oval bowled soup ladle of Old English Design engraved with original monogram
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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Shell Bowled Ladle by John Lampfert
Located in London, GB
Elegant sterling silver Onslow pattern shell bowled soup ladle. George III London 1771. Maker
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Tiffany and Co punch bowl and ladle with dolphins base
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Punch bowl presented by Sperry Gyroscope Co in honor of it's founder Ambrose Sperry
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver - Large PUNCH or SOUP LADLE - Hallmarked:-LONDON 1785
Located in York, GB
English Sterling Silver - LARGE PUNCH or SOUP LADLE - Dated:-LONDON 1785 A highly desirable ladle
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1780s English George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Old English Shell, Soup Ladle, Irish Maker, London, 1903
By West Son
Located in York, GB
A superb sterling silver - Soup or Punch Ladle. An ornate decorated shell pattern bowl - almost
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Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

George III Pair Sterling Silver Scottish Lipped Ladles, Edinburgh, circa 1810
By William Marshall (Silversmith)
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of George III sterling silver Scottish lipped ladles. Maker: WM, possible William
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Early 19th Century Scottish George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Canaux French All Sterling Silver Soup Ladle and Serving Spoon Rococo
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
1st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee Exceptional French sterling silver Soup
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1890s French Rococo Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Ladle, Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Persian Pattern, circa 1875
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful large ladle. Tiffany & Company in the Persian pattern. 1872 patent date. Gold washed
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1870s American High Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Pair of Sterling Silver Scottish Lipped Ladles, Edinburgh, circa 1810
By William Marshall (Silversmith)
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of George III sterling silver Scottish lipped ladles. Maker: WM, possible William
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1810s Scottish George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th Century George Smith III Sterling Silver Shell Ladles
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of 18th century George Smith III sterling silver shell ladles. Beautiful detail in the ladles
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18th Century English Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Large Soup or Punch Ladle, Late 19th Century
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
: Gorham sterling silver medallion large soup or punch ladle, Late 19th Century. Gilt to bowl with
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Sterling Silver Onslow Pattern Soup Ladle, London, 1752
By Alexander Johnston
Located in London, GB
Elegant 18th century George II sterling silver Onslow pattern soup ladle. Maker: Alexander
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1750s English George II Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

George III Irish Sterling Silver Hook End Soup Ladle by John Loughlin
Located in London, GB
Decorative George III sterling silver shell bowl hook end soup ladle with a typically Irish design
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Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie Son Aberdeen Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820 This ladle was
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Silver

Labat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Cream or Sauce Ladle
By Labat Pugibet 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18-karat). A ladle of truly exceptional quality, for
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1880s French Rococo Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

George III Irish Bright Cut Sterling Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785
By John Shields
Located in London, GB
Eye-catching George III Irish bright cut sterling silver soup ladle. Maker: John Shields. Dublin
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1780s Irish George III Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navette, with Ladle, Wedgwood, C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
matching ladle: a rare find indeed.
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Ladle

Materials

Stoneware

Cased Set of Six Victorian Silver Toddy Ladles Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers
By John Figg
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare and fine quality set of six novelty silver Toddy Ladles with silver gilt bowls, reeded
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Ladle

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Antique Silver Ladle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver ladle available at 1stDibs. Each antique silver ladle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver ladle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver ladle, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Georg Jensen, Tiffany Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful antique silver ladle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Ladle?

The average selling price for an antique silver ladle at 1stDibs is $825, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $250,000 for the 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 Ladle
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.