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Antique George III Sterling Silver Hanoverian Pattern Table Forks (1767)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
straight* sterling silver forks have been crafted in the Hanoverian pattern with three tines.
The
Category
1760s English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Table / Serving Spoons
By John Robertson I
David Darling
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English pattern table/serving spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection
These exceptional
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hutschenreuther Flower Pattern Porcelain and Silver Plate Serving Tray
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Hutchenreuther hand-painted tray with Blue Onion flower pattern motif is a perfect
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Soup Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pattern soup ladle made by Ann Robertson; an addition to our silver cutlery collection
This exceptional
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Feather Edge Pattern Table Spoons
By William Stalker
John Mitchison
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Feather Edge pattern table spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional
Category
1770s English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Lily Pattern Sauce Ladles
By Chawner
Co., George William Adams
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique sterling silver lily pattern sauce ladles made
Category
1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1825 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by William Bateman
By William Bateman I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1825 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon by William Bateman, London. Crude period
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Queen
s Pattern Soup Ladle by Mary Chawner
By Mary Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique early Victorian English sterling silver Queen's pattern
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 7 Tiffany
Co Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Windham pattern.
No monogram
Category
1920s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Hanoverian Pattern Table Spoon
By Robert Makepeace I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian sterling silver Hanoverian pattern table
Category
1720s English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
1791 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Richard Crossley
By Richard Crossley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1791 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Richard Crossley, London. Excellent weight
Category
1790s English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
1737 Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Joseph Smith I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1737 Hanoverian pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Joseph Smith I, London. George II period
Category
1730s English George II Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Florentine Pattern Small Butter Knife
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Florentine pattern small butter knife.
Maker: Tiffany
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
By George Adams
Located in London, London
A single maker, mixed years set of antique, Victorian, sterling silver Albert pattern flatware
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set 6 Towle "Old Colonial Pattern" Sterling Silver Monogrammed Tea Spoons
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in valatie, NY
Set 6 Towle "Old Colonial Pattern" Sterling Silver Monogrammed Tea Spoons. Each dated 1909-1914 on
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
William B. Durgin Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon Pattern DUS18, c1890
By William B. Durgin
Located in valatie, NY
William B. Durgin Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon Pattern DUS18, c1890. A beautiful pattern with
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George Sharp Arabesque Pattern Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver sugar sifter.
By George Sharp.
In sterling silver with gilding to both the
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Gilded Age Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Old English Thread Pattern Salad Servers
By Henry John Lias
James Wakely
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Thread pattern salad servers; an addition to our silver flatware collection
These exceptional antique
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Tray With A Booths Old Willow Pattern Tea Service
Located in Kent, Dover
A silver tea tray, engraved from a Dorset army regiment as a gift c.1919, complete with an English
Category
1910s English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Whiting Manufacturing Art Nouveau Vine Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Whiting Manufacturing in Art Nouveau Vine Pattern. Measurements; 7
Category
Early 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Signed Tiffany Vine Pattern Sterling Silver Bowl
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Savannah, GA
This delightful vine pattern sterling silver bowl by Tiffany features a daisy motif around the top
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
$938 Sale Price
24% Off
John Lias Georgian English Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Spoon
By John Lias
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English pattern gravy spoon; an
Category
1810s English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Large 1914 Centerpiece Bowl in Kings Pattern
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning sterling silver centerpiece bowl by Tiffany & Co. in Kings pattern from 1914. Designed
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Military Pattern by George Adams
By George Adams
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight Military Thread &
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mazarin by Dominick
Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 119 Pieces
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mazarin by Dominick & Haff.
Superb sterling silver flatware set in the pattern Mazarin by
Category
1890s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
1798 Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Peter
Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1798 Old English pattern sterling silver tablespoon, by Peter & Ann Bateman, London. "M"monogram
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of ten Estate Sterling silver teaspoons, in the Newport Shell pattern, made by Frank Smith
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver 4-Piece Child Set in Nursery Rhyme Pattern
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. rare sterling silver 4-piece child set in Nursery Rhyme pattern, consisting of:
an
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III York Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon (1790)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George III York sterling silver Old English pattern
Category
1790s English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique James II Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By Lawrence Jones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique James II sterling silver Trefid Rat Tail pattern spoon
Category
1680s British James II Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hanovarian Pattern George II Period Antique Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, 1731
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1731, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, is
Category
1730s English George II Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber
By Elkington
Co., George Shiebler
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite sterling silver tea set crafted by the renowned Elkington & Co in collaboration with the
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Tea Pot
By Tiffany
Co., The Stieff Co. 1, The Schofield Company, Kirk
Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Baltimore silver repousse tea pot.
By Schofield.
In sterling silver.
In the rare
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver soup ladle with guilloche pattern and floral monogram cartouche
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle with guilloche pattern surrounding a monogram card with floral
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
$700 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Table/Serving Spoons
By John Langlands I
John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English pattern table/serving spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection
These exceptional
Category
1770s British George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tétard Frères Sterling Silver 160-Piece Flatware Set in Valios
?
Pattern
By Tetard Freres
Located in New York, NY
Tétard Frères sterling silver 160-piece Parisian flatware set in rare Art Deco pattern (possibly
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
By Tiffany
Co., Arthur Le Roy Barney
Located in Big Bend, WI
total of only 12 custom patterns ever made by Tiffany & Co. Charles Carpenter's Tiffany Silver book
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Victorian 12 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams
By George Adams
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very fine early Victorian silver double struck King's Pattern 12 place setting canteen service
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Howard
Co. Sterling Silver Large Ewer Pitcher in Repousse Pattern Late 19th C.
By Howard
Co., New York
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Co. sterling silver ewer or pitcher in exquisite repousse pattern adorned with floral
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 79-Piece Flatware Set in Louis XVI Pattern
By Cardeilhac
Located in New York, NY
Cardeilhac, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver flatware set in the celebrated Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Daniel
Arter Fiddle Pattern Silver Plated Soup Ladle
By Daniel
Arter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Daniel & Arter Fiddle Pattern Silver Plated Soup Ladle. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 83 Pattern Tomato Server
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920. This server is done in his rare 'Ornamental 83' and is composed of sterling silver. The
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Ice Tea Spoons by Gorham "Tipt" Pattern 1832
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Ice Tea Spoons by Gorham Tipt Pattern 1832. The mark on the reverse dates
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acanthus Pattern Serving Spoon, Denmark, circa 1917
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Johan Rodhe for Jensen and introduced in 1917, the Acanthus pattern is iconic of the
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Strawberry Pattern Berry Casserole Spoon
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver berry casserole spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Strawberry pattern
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Blackberry Pattern Berry Casserole Spoon
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver berry casserole spoon by Tiffany & Co. in the blackberry pattern
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Indonesian Silver Djokja/ Yogya 3-Legged Dish with Floral Pattern
Located in Delft, NL
Indonesian silver Yogya 3-legged dish with floral pattern
Marked with S800
On the edge a small
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
By Cumwo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Coin Silver Serving Spoon by Shepherd
Boyd, Abany, NY in the Fiddle Pattern
Located in valatie, NY
Coin Silver Serving Spoon by Shepherd & Boyd, Abany, NY in the Fiddle Pattern. Shepherd and Boyd
Category
Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rat Tail Pattern Large 1851 Soup Ladle 9.9ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
heavy gauge and weight silver.
Of Hanoverian form and Rat Tail pattern.
Mark of GA Chawner & Co
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dish/ Bowl in Rope Pattern #290 from 1920s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, sterling silver, hand hammered dish or bowl, made between 1925 and 1932, in Rope
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Covered Dish Bowl in Rope Pattern 290a from 1920s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen Danish divided vegetable serving bowl in the blossom pattern. Blossom buds on two
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver "Vine" Pattern with Pea Pod Motif Cold Meat Fork
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany's "Vine" pattern is not just one pattern, but thirteen different motifs of flowers, grains
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II Sterling Silver
Old English
Pattern Basting Spoon Made 1757
Located in London, London
silver basting spoon, is in 'Old English' pattern, and has an unusual and very large bowl. The basting
Category
1750s British George II Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling 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
Category
1770s English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Breakfast Spoon Service Mixed Set / 8
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled sterling silver breakfast service, consisting of a pastry server, two jam spoons and
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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 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 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 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 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 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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Paul Revere Crafted This Silver Coffee Pot 250 Years Ago
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