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Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
copper and silver, in a stylised pattern typical of the Art Deco, and similar exotic geometric motifs
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
Exquisite Antique French Silver and Niello Enamel Sculptural Pectoral Cross
Located in New York, NY
and silver. The diamond form pattern is repeated on the body of the cross with wirework, granulation
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Enamel
J. E. Caldwell
Co. Sterling Silver Repousse Mirror from Late 19th Century
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver mirror in repousse pattern, beautifully adorned with floral
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patterns. The silver decoration centers on a diamond-shaped cartouche, flanked by crossed strapwork and
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver 1921 Vase in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver vase in pattern number 19993L from 1921, in Art Deco style, with
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
higher than sterling, thus displaying a "veining" pattern on the silver surface. This tea set was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups
Abumi
Located in New York, NY
. they are made of iron, patterned with silver flowers. Inside, the stirrups are lined with lacquered
Category
1690s Japanese Edo Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Iron
Antique Victorian Pave Garnet Hinged Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
sterling silver, aligned in a decorative pattern, while the gemstones around the band are prong set
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
C1880 Pique Pose Floral Ring with Gold and Silver inlays, size 5.75
Located in Baltimore, MD
heated shell to produce ribbons of gold or silver and geometric or floral patterns.
Pique has a
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with an Etched Bird
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Aesthetic Period bangle bracelet.
In sterling silver.
With an engraved Japonismé
Category
19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
English silver rectangular Photo/ Picture Frame by E.J. Trevitt
Sons, 1915
Located in Delft, NL
silver photo frame with scroll pattern and glass, made by E.J. Trevitt and Sons
Thin silver attached on a
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
silver), with a content often higher than the sterling, thus displaying a veining pattern on the silver
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Louis Philippe Mirror Silver Leaf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe silver leaf mirror with X pattern frame. Circa 1890. A timeless
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Giltwood
19thC. Walking Stick With Sterling Silver Horn Simulated Handle American Ca 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
repousse sterling silver antler or horn simulated pattern with a hand forged thumb recession (marked
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart
Located in Wembley, GB
with intricate silver metalwork, showcasing ornate patterns and decorative detailing that transform
Category
1880s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Alabaster, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
$646 Sale Price
57% Off
Majestic Ludwig, Redlich
Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
silver designation and a pattern number, and are prized by antique collectors and museums for their
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
opens to reveal the gold plate on silver interior. The back side pattern, raised and etched, consists of
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver and Bronze Camel Chest Lock 19th Century, North Africa
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
camel caravans for travel. The lock is bronze and silver with stylized geometric patterns, the lock has
Category
Early 19th Century Tunisian Other Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Georg Jensen by J. Rohde Rare Sterling Silver Hammered Candlestick #441 Art Deco
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered candlestick in pattern number 441, made between
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Large Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Copper Vase Signed Dubois
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish French Art Nouveau copper vase decorated with a silver overlay pattern signed
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique French Japonisme Silvered Bronze and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
, made from silvered bronze, includes Japonisme patterns, some relating to the natural world. The
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior
Category
19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Very Large Rare Ebonised and Silver Gilt Irish Waterford Oval Mirror
Located in Sherborne, GB
A very large mid 19th century Irish Waterford Oval mirror with ebonised and silver gilt decoration
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Mirror
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, are rich ormolu foliate patterns with striking silvered bronze berry accents. The lids are topped with
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vase Loetz Widow Art Nouveau Phaenomen Gre Silver Overlay, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
underlay) is decorated with silver-yellow & iridescent patterns of wavy form type spun around.
height
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
The Elegant Silver Penciled Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
, particularly in the hens, which displayed an elegant silver and black penciling pattern across their bodies
Category
1880s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Paper
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
fabric is stunning; dark peachy pink silk is interwoven with strands of glistening silver lamé which form
Category
1920s British Antique Silver Patterns
The Refined Silver Spangled Hamburg Chicken - A 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
feather pattern and exceptional egg production. The Silver Spangled Hamburg, as depicted in this
Category
1880s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Paper
The Regal Silver Polish Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
, dark mahogany, or black lacquer will enhance the striking contrast between the silver laced pattern and
Category
1880s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Paper
Austrian Jugendstil Bronze Vase Gustav Gurschner circa 1905 Silver Plated
By Gustave Gurschner, K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
. Kunstgießerei Wien, bears a Celtic-type of relief pattern. The upper, silver-plated and ornate part offers a
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pouch or Evening Bag, Handbag Black Silk, Silver Sequins ca. 1920
Located in Andernach, DE
.
All hand crafted, this is truly a piece of art.
Typical art deco patterns from silver metal strings
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Metal
Round Tibetan Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural object.
The face of the shrine is repoussé silver alloy, patterned in low relief with cloud-like
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Copper
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural object.
The face of the shrine is repoussé silver alloy, patterned in low relief with cloud-like
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Copper
RONSON 1930 Junior Sport Second Thumb Model .925 Sterling Guilloche Petrol
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
/.999 Sterling silver
Finish: Engine turned guilloche patterns.
Ronson Catalogue: Model number 86
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Japanese Edo Period 18th/19th century Iron Samurai Abumi Stirrups
Located in New York, NY
often featured intricate decorations using techniques such as silver or other metal inlays and lacquer
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Iron
GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
.850/.999 sterling silver with gilded finish. The silver parts depict neo-gothic patterns with engraved
Category
Early 1800s German Gothic Revival Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,798 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
, which involves inlaying fine geometric and floral patterns in silver, brass, or gold into artifacts made
Category
18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass
FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid .850/.999 sterling silver. The silver parts depict Italianate Baroque patterns with
Category
1820s French Baroque Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
$5,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Dunhill
Located in Red Lion, PA
-turned interior with a repeated circular machined pattern in the silver-plated brass. Inside, an elegant
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Ruhlmann
Rebours
Model African Mahogany Displac Cabinet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
pattern of silvered fillets. Three glass shelves.The upper section of the cabinet is illuminated and
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Flora and Monogrammed Sterling Overlay
Located in Louisville, KY
665 sterling silver over glass, creating ornate patterns that enveloped the piece with a lacy lattice
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau WMF Maiden Mirror, circa 1906, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau WMF Mirror, circa 1906, Germany, silver plated, pattern number 108a. Original beveled
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,811 Sale Price
47% Off
A Late 19th Century Sassoon Family Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
silver band with beaded patterns and undulating scrolling. A large circular magnifying glass with a thick
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890
s
Located in Louisville, KY
sterling silver over glass, creating ornate patterns that enveloped the piece in a lacy draping fashion
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
topped gold. Lovely blue cabochon sapphires set in gold bezels in an openwork silver Art Nouveau pattern
Category
1890s European Edwardian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Candelabras Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
palmettes and foliate patterns encasing the silvered bronze body. Striking cornucopia shaped arms extend up
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Joan Boyce Black and White Enamel Crystal-Accented Open Cuff Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
, patterned overlays
Silver-tone metal interior with cutout floral filigree pattern
Signature stamped inside
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Doulton Burslem Antique Oriental Design Porcelain Lidded Jar
By Doulton Burslem
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
and silver low relief with similar patterning to the cover. Gilding is applied to the upper rim, and
Category
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Persian Silk Mohtesham Rug with Central Medallion 7
0 x 10
5
Located in Atlanta, GA
rose, silver, and gray. The intricate patterning highlights scrolling vines, blossoms, and delicate
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silk
Vintage Tibetan Beaded Necklace with Turquoise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass or silver tone, showcasing intricate patterns and time-worn patinas that speak to its age and
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Turquoise
Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
contemporary fabric
In shades of white, taupe and silver marble-like pattern. They are
Well padded and
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on the interior. The
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Luxurious
Rare Asprey
Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar
By Heal
s, Charles
George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Bar is sold with Asprey lemon juicer, silver collars & three hobnail design patterned crystal glass
Category
1920s English Edwardian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Brass
Botanical Elegance: A Trio of Antique Foliar Portraits, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
of "Begonia falcifolia". One leaf is predominantly green with a silver polka-dot pattern, while the
Category
1880s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Paper
$227 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.
Category
1920s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Glass
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Antique Silver Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique silver patterns for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver patterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stoneware. Antique silver patterns 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 patterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique silver patterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Spode and Tiffany
Co. produced popular antique silver patterns that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Silver Patterns?
Antique silver patterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.
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 Patterns
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a sterling silver flatware pattern, start by determining who made the flatware. To do so, search the backs of pieces for a maker's mark and then conduct an online search of trusted resources. Once you know who manufactured your flatware, you can search online catalogues and image galleries on websites devoted to that maker to find the name of your flatware pattern. If you run into any difficulty with the identification process, use the services of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary silverware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most popular sterling silver flatware pattern is really a matter of preference because so many exist. Some of the most popular include Chantilly, Rondo, Repousse and Grand Baroque. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary sterling silver flatware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.
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