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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Serving Spoon Denmark circa 1915-1919
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver serving spoon in the Classic Acorn pattern.
Designed by Johan Rodhe for Jensen
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Set of 2 Sauce Boats in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of two S. Kirk & Son, sterling silver sauce boats from the late 19th or early 20th century, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Set of 9 Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats.
In the Vine pattern decorated with raised
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Modern Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed
Barton Old Sterling Silver Salad Set in Love Disarmed Art Nouveau Pattern
By Reed
Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton sterling silver salad set in old, original, Love Disarmed pattern and in Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
G. Jensen Sterling Silver Cocktail / Bar Tray in Blossom Pattern # 232B 1920s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered cocktail or bar tray in Blossom pattern number 232B
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Louis Pattern
- Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Kettle - Martin, Hall
Co. 1881
By Martin, Hall
Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Silver Kettle, is in the sought after 'Louis' pattern.
The kettle measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 11"(28cm
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork
By William B. Durgin
Located in valatie, NY
Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork. This pattern is known for
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Set of 18 Chargers/ Plates in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son set of 18 sterling silver plates, hand-decorated in exquisite repousse pattern
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Touareg High Footed Cedar Dish Inlaid with Hand Patterned Silver Relief 19th C
Located in London, GB
Morocco by the Touareg peoples. Impressive in scale, with intricate copper mounted silver panel reliefs
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Copper
Georg Jensen by H. Nielsen Sterling Silver 5-Piece Coffee Set in Pyramid Pattern
By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, sterling silver 5-piece coffee set, designed by Harald Nielsen in the celebrated
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
William IV period sterling silver Melon pattern coffee pot by Barnards - 1834
By Barnards
Located in London, London
, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is in the 'Melon' design, and is engraved with a
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838
By William Eaton
Located in London, London
Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs, are in fiddle pattern, and feature attractive pierced decoration to the
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Set For 12 - Kings Husk Pattern - Sheffield 1897
By Harrison Brothers
George Howson 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by George Howson, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Wood
Hughes Sterling Silver Zephyr Pattern Gravy or Sauce Ladles
By Wood
Hughes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver gravy or sauce ladles.
By Wood & Hughes.
In sterling silver.
In the
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hawkes Pueblo Pattern Cut Glass Bowl
By T. G. Hawkes
Co., Shreve
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
intricate Pueblo pattern. Also known as Concentric Circles, this motif is one of the most desirable cut
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Tazza Footed Dish in Hampton Pattern Art Deco
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tazza or footed dish in Hampton pattern number 20270 from 1923 and in
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
G. Jensen Sterling Silver Charger/ Plate in Pyramid Pattern #600y from 1910s/20s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver charger / plate in Pyramid pattern number 600Y, designed by Harald
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Shreve
Co. Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dessert Bowls in Adam Pattern
By Shreve
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Shreve & Co. set of 12 sterling silver dessert bowls in Adam pattern, the rims adorned with wreaths
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian
Louis Pattern
sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877
By Martin
Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Martin & Hall, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Onslow Pattern Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon
By Robert Ross
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine
elegant 18th century George III sterling silver serving spoon in the Onslow
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Onslow Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Robert Ross
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine
elegant 18th century George III sterling silver serving spoon in the Onslow
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Overlay Art Deco Back Bar Bottle w/Grid Pattern and Monogram Plaque "L"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century silver overlay clear glass back bar bottle with narrow sterling rings spaced
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair
By Barbour Silver Co., Sheffield, Towle Silversmiths, Gorham, Odiot
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pattern.
The silver is not cast but completely sawn by hand
Origin Southern Netherlands nowadays known as
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Tiffany "Daisy" Pattern Sterling Salad Set
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany "Daisy" pattern, is an insouciant example of their amazing trove of aesthetic period design work
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,250 / set
Gorham Small Sugar Tongs, Chantilly Pattern, No Monogram
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
Gorham Small Sugar Tongs, Chantilly Pattern, No Monogram. With early 20th c maker's mark.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Teaspoons in Shelburne Pattern; Set/10
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely flatware in silver plate.
Salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
$126 Sale Price / set
35% Off
George III Old English Pattern Fish Slice
Located in London, GB
A George III old English pattern fish slice
London.
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
George III Old English Pattern Serving Spoon
Located in London, GB
A George III Old English pattern serving spoon
George Smith III & William Fearn, London (1765
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Ruby Red "Glades" Pattern Ice Bucket by Paden City Glass w/Silver Bands
By Paden City
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco, Glades" pattern, ruby glass ice bowl with silver line decoration above molded ribbed
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Glass
Shiebler Sterling Homeric Pattern Sardine Server
Located in Riverdale, NY
George Shiebler sterling sardine server in the Homeric pattern from the late 19th century.
Partial
Category
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blue
White Bowel “Whampoa Pattern “
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Bowel “Whampoa Pattern “
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Blue
White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “
HEIGHT 7.5"
DEPTH 8.25
WIDTH 6.5
Category
Mid-19th Century William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Libbey Stemware Malmaison Pattern Set of 48
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
in the Malmaison Pattern. 8 pieces each of glasses: water (7 1/4" tall), champagne/tall sherbet (6
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
$2,500 / set
Worcester Porcelain Plantation Pattern Cider Mug
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Worcester porcelain Plantation pattern cider mug / tankard
Date : c1775
Period : George
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Porcelain
1889 Towle Mfg. Co Shell II Pattern Large Soup Ladle Mono Grammed "Fox"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite 1889 Towle Mfg. Co Shell II Pattern
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
$264 Sale Price
25% Off
Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely flatware in silver plate.
Salad forks by Gorham in the stunning
rare Shelburne pattern
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
$149 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Spode Porcelain Japan-pattern Soup Tureen and Cover, Rock
Tree Pattern
By Josiah Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Japan-pattern Soup Tureen and Cover,
Rock & Tree Pattern,
Bone China,
Pattern 1741
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Porcelain
Louis pattern sterling silve coffee pot by Barnards in 1856
By Barnard Brothers
Located in London, London
Silver Coffee Pot, is in the Louis pattern style, featuring chased decoration throughout and an engraved
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Coburg Pattern Sifter Spoon Made in London by George Adams, 1853
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
A Rare Coburg Pattern Sifter Spoon Made in London in 1853 by George Adams
The Sifter is modelled
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pattern hash spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique George II
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Alvin Estate Silverplate George Washington Cake Forks, set of 6
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six George Washington pattern silver-plated cake forks, made by the Alvin-Beiderhase Co
Category
1910s American International Style Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver Plate
Regency Spode Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern # 2283
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode 'New Stone' Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern 2283
Circa 1820
This beautiful Spode punch bowl
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Early Spode Red Greek Pattern Tile
By Spode, Josiah Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Horseman’ pattern.
Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities, first
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Earthenware, Creamware
Early American Flint Glass Pattern Bowl, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Early American flint glass pattern bowl with a scalloped exterior edge, recessed circular motif and
Category
1830s American American Empire Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Optical Glass
Derby Porcelain Botanical Comport Pattern 216 c1795
By Derby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Derby Porcelain botanical comport pattern 216
Date : c1795
Period : George III
Marks
Category
1790s British George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Porcelain
$1,458 / item
Pair of Qing Chrysanthemum Pattern Plates
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Chinese qing blue and white chrysanthemum pattern plates with a pale blue under glaze. No
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
$1,133 / item
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver 1883 Bowl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern 7545 from 1883, measuring 11 1/4'' in length by 8 3/4
Category
1880s Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Early George III Hanoverian Pattern Tablespoons by Joseph Cullen, 1769
Located in London, GB
An exceptional set of three early George III Hanoverian pattern Tablespoons made in Dublin in 1769
Category
18th Century Irish George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
co. Colonial patter silver soup ladle
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in York, GB
TIFFANY
CO. COLONIAL PATTERN SILVER SOUP LADLE
Tiffany
Co: an early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are
Category
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite
By William Tuite
Located in valatie, NY
Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving or Salad Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite. This is a
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Sterling Silver
1800s Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons
By John Langlands II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher #385A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher in pattern number 385A, made in the 1930s, beautifully hand
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue
White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Blue
White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Blue
White Dish “Siam” Pattern Ironstone Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish “Siam” Pattern Ironstone Transferware
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
Blue
White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Chip on top left w touch up
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns
Materials
Ceramic
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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 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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Paul Revere Crafted This Silver Coffee Pot 250 Years Ago
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
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Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
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