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1760s Antique Irish Sterling Silver Loving Cup
By George Hodder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver scrolling handles, each ornamented with an elevated spiralling handpiece and bifurcating
Category

1750s Northern Irish Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Elkington Co.
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fitted with a fine and impressive pair of cast sterling silver handles ornamented with scrolling leaf and
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1870s British Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Glass Communion Set by Reid Sons, Antique George V
By Reid Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
interior; this box accommodates two communion wafers. The original sterling silver spoon is ornamented
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1910s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, 1821
By Charles Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
domed portion. The teapot retains the original hallmarked sterling silver C-shaped handle ornamented
Category

1820s British Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1880 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver handles ornamented with leaf decorated handpieces, in addition to exceptional cast and applied
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Atkin Brothers Antique Victorian 1895 Sterling Silver Tray
By Atkins Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain and unembellished. The raised rounded border of this rectangular silver tray is ornamented with
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dishes, Antique Victorian, 1886
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver bon bon
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique Edwardian
By Fattorini Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rectangular form. The shaped blades of these silver tongs are ornamented with a pierced decorated fern
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Monteith style bowl
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Robert Harper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cylindrical tapering form. The body of the antique silver christening mug is ornamented with a Fine and
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy, 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique early Victorian English sterling silver locking tea
Category

1850s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray, 1912
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver tray is ornamented with pierced stylised scrolling leaf decoration accented with a geometric
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1910s British Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Silver Mounted Engraved Glass Wine Jugs by Gross
Located in London, GB
These elegant silver and glass claret wine jugs bear the maker’s marks for Armand Gross. Gross was
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Tray, Antique Edwardian by Elkington Co
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cast silver handles, ornamented with a continuation of gadroon decoration with a leaf design to the
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 800 Flower Bowl Jardiniere Vienna Diana Head Mark, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
surface is accentuated by straight lines. Edged areas of silver bowl are ornamented with small borders
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This silver hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1840 ca. It is hallmarked with two head of
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1840s French Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Reid Sons Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Tray
By Reid Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dishonoured. The raised rounded border of this antique silver tray is ornamented with applied gadroon
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver, Steel and Horn Carving Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian steel, horn handled and sterling silver
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Bowl
By Henry George Murphy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decoration to the apex. The interior of the bowl bears a silver lining, ornamented with a planished finish
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1920s Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Chawner Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver ferrules ornamented with embossed bands of ribbed ornamentation. Each mother-of-pearl
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service for 12 Persons, Antique
By Crichton Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and mother-of-pearl
Category

1910s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fish Service for Twelve Persons - Antique
By Harrison Brothers George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
service is fitted with impressive sterling silver ribbed handle ornamented with panels of mother of pearl
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Style Britannia Standard Silver Teapot
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thumbpiece. The teapot has a cast silver panelled swan necked spout, ornamented with a shaped plateau to
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1920s English Queen Anne Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of Georgian silverware is fitted with a scrolling sterling silver handle ornamented with a large
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1810s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Cutlery Service
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and mother of pearl
Category

1910s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1900s German Silver Pheasant Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique German cast 800 standard silver table ornament has been realistically
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Early 1900s German Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Antique George IV English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1825
By Waterhouse, Hodgson Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fitted with a scrolling sterling silver handle ornamented with fine and impressive embossed scrolling
Category

1820s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Niello Silver Cup Beaker by M. Dmitriev 1862 Moscow Views
Located in Sweden, SE
rich pattern and highlight the texture on the relief or ornament of silver items. Small applied art
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Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, large and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot by Hester
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1780s English George III Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s German Silver Fighting Cockerel Ornaments
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
German cast sterling silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of
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1920s German Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Antique George IV English Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer and Sugar Bowl
By Naphtali Hart, George Burrows and Richard Pierce
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cartouches. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with angular sterling silver handles ornamented with a
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1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By Joseph Rodgers Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver handles ornamented with plain moulded decoration. The sugar bowl and cream jug retain the
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian 18th Century Baroque Silvered Wooden Crowned Double Eagle Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved wooden ornament with its original silver. Italy, 18th century. Weathered
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Silver Plated Candlesticks with Gothic Ornaments Candelabra
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
19th century pair of silver plated candle holders richly decorated with Gothic ornaments and three
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1870s German Gothic Revival Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Spelter

A. Bofill Silvered Bronze Cat Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France 1910/20
By Antoine Bofill, Etling Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A. Bofill silvered bronze Cat Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Streching Cat Sculpture
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Silvered Bronze Rabbit Car Mascot Hood Ornament Paperweight Signed Bofill
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French silvered bronze rabbit car mascot hood ornament desk paperweight Signed Bofill, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Faun, Car Mascot Hood Ornament, France, 1920
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Art Deco silvered bronze statuette of a seated young boy Faun. Car mascot hood ornament
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire Hair Comb Head Ornaments Silver Ormulou Brass Two Colour Gilding
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ornament has been handcarved out of brass and then fire guilt to acchieve this extraordinary gilding the
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1810s French Empire Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique 1840 s Neo Gothic Bracelet Silver Gilt Lapis Lazuli Flower Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This important silver gilt bracelet is executed in Neo Gothic taste popular in France in the 1840's
Category

1840s French Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Brooch Created from an Old Mongolian Hair Ornament
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Brooch, Mongolia This beautiful silver brooch has been created using a piece of an ornate
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Artisan Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Italian 18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Vase Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved wooden baroque vase ornament with flowers and fruit. Beautiful weathered silver
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Michelin 1910 Slim-Skinny Bibendum Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament
By Michelin Man
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 'Bibendum Protégé' Car mascot - Hood Ornament, French, circa 1910, nickel-plated bronze
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Michelin 1910 Slim-Skinny Bibendum Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 'Bibendum Protégé' mascot, French, circa 1910, nickel plated bronze figure of a 'slim' Mr. Bibendum, figure measures 10.5 cm high, on marble base. Perfect for any Automobil...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Renaissance Style Black and Gold Mirror with Carved Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
positioned serene women's head flanked by elegant Renaissance style ornaments. The whole mirror is ebonized
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver Leaf

Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament by Marvel, French, 1920´s, marked with
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Roman Warrior Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
By Darel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Roman warrior car mascot - Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s Guerrier by Darel. Perfect
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Roman Warrior Car Mascot, Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s
By Darel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Roman warrior car mascot - Hood Ornament by Darel, ca. 1920s Guerrier by Darel. Perfect
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Cartier Elephant, Art Deco / Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament 1920´s
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
mascot / Hood Ornament, Paperweight / Sculpture. Silvered Bronze, signed on the embankment. Mounted over
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

1917 Antique English Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rectangular form with cut corners. The base and cover of the silver box are ornamented with an applied
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1910s English Other Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Portuguese Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Portuguese cast silver candlesticks; part of
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Early 1800s Portuguese Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

1917 Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box
By George Henry Cowell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware is fitted with a hallmarked hinged solid silver cover ornamented to the centre with a contemporary
Category

1910s British Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Hawksworth, Eyre Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with fixed sterling silver sconce ornamented with a shell motif to each corner. The upper portion of
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1910s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Early Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Charles Reily George Storer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
motifs. The cover is surmounted by the original cushion shaped silver finial ornamented with scaled
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1913 Antique Alabaster and Sterling Silver Match Striker
By Levi Salaman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original, hallmarked sterling silver mount ornamented with a band of engine turned decoration. Alabaster
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1910s English Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Silver Basket Centerpiece, 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The swept foot of this large antique silver basket is ornamented with further pierced and applied
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By J. Aitken Son 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver frame is ornamented with embossed butterfly ornamentation. The lower portion of this Edwardian
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

1908 Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by William Comyns Sons
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive cast silver, conjoined bracket style feet ornamented with large scrolling designs and floral
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Ornaments

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver ornaments available for sale. Each of these unique antique silver ornaments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and wood. Antique silver ornaments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique silver ornaments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Baroque and Victorian antique silver ornaments are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique silver ornaments over the years, but those made by Imperial Vienna Porcelain, Antoine Bofill and Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Silver Ornaments?

Antique silver ornaments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,700, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $44,917.
Questions About Antique Silver Ornaments
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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.