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Elkington Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs
By Elkington Co., Frederick Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
circular motif to each alternating terminal, all filled with a matte pattern. These antique silver jugs
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Classic Early Loetz Glass Vase Sphinx Pattern Vase on Spreading Peach c1891
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
the top spreading to white below made a pattern recently discovered to be called Sphinx made in 1891
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1890s Czech Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Emerald Green Fluted Art Glass Water Pitcher with Coinspot Pattern C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Emerald Green Fluted Art Glass Water Pitcher with Coinspot Pattern C1890 Measures - 9.5"H
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19th Century Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Art Glass

Early 19th Century Spode Red Greek Pattern Tile
By Spode, Josiah Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
’ pattern. Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities, first published in
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware

Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
pattern by renowned makers Worcester and dating from around 1770. The finely made jug stands raised on a
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1770s English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Antique Dry Blue Floral Pattern Teabowl and Saucer
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
patterning by acclaimed makers Worcester and dating to the Dr Wall period 1770 – 75. The teabowl is of simple
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1770s British George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Blue White Platter "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
No description provided
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Floral Pattern, Circa 1880 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This elegant set champagne flutes exudes timeless sophistication, dated around 1880. Each glass is delicately hand-etched with a floral motif that beautifully catches the light. The...
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1880s French Romantic Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Thread and Drop pattern gravy spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Kashmiri 92% Silver Glass, Mid-19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
a delicate silver band, featuring a continuous pattern that seamlessly connects with the engravings
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sponge Ware Pitcher in Pattern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and early 19th century patterned sponge ware pottery pitcher is in great condition. Most
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Late 19th Century North American Country Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pottery

Large Pyrex Willow Pattern Platter, Late 1800s
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Celebrate timeless design with this vintage Pyrex Willow Pattern Platter — a true collector’s piece
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware

Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork (1785)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver Old English pattern salad
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1780s English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta Lincoln Pattern Dessert Dishes
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Six Wedgwood majolica Argenta palette ‘Lincoln' pattern dessert plates with finely molded maroon
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Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Antique Silver Plated Martini Shaker Pitcher "Tapestry" by Weidlich Brothers
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated "Tapestry" Pattern Martini Shaker Pitcher by Weidlich Brothers with
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 3 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Star Pattern, Circa 1890 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This elegant set of three champagne flutes exudes timeless sophistication, dated around 1890. Each glass is delicately hand-etched with an intricate star and cross-band motif that be...
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1890s French Romantic Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Blown Glass

"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Denton, TX
"Meissen" Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge on the lace style bowl very rare.
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12
Located in Miami, FL
foliate engraving, typical of early 20th-century American or European silver flatware. The pattern style
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver shoehorn in pattern number 21010M from 1927 and in Art Deco style
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Silver and Cut-Crystal Jardinière
Located in Paris, FR
edge of the crystal bowl is decorated with radiating and diamond-shaped patterns. The silver frame is
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1890s German Louis XVI Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Openwork Dessert Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue openwork dessert plates, Ceres with a Priestess, Four
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Large William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teapot
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
their 'Pomagranite' pattern. The teapot is done using the signature Moorcroft cobalt blue ground, with a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pottery

Mulberry Transferware Plate 5.13 ”W B Brownfield" Madras Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Mulberry Transferware Plate 5.13 ”W & B Brownfield" Madras Pattern
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Blue White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Moser Handblown Crystal Candlesticks with Intaglio Poppy Pattern Gold
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Nouveau "Paula" pattern. Most often seen only as stemware, these exhibit all of the characteristics of
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Crystal

Blue White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Footed Bowl With Lid "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ironstone
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Thoune Swiss Majolika Floral Pattern Musee Ceramique Jug
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and decorative Swiss Thoune (Thun) majolika art pottery floral decorated jug dating from the latter 19th Century. The finely made terracotta bodied jug stands on a nar...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Terracotta

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Ironstone Mason Snake Handle Pitcher Imari Pattern
By Elkington Mason Co.
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century ironstone snake handle Pitcher Imari pattern signed Mason.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ironstone Mason Snake Handle Pitcher Imari Pattern
By Elkington Mason Co.
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century ironstone snake handle Pitcher Imari pattern signed Mason.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ironstone Mason Snake Handle Pitcher Imari Pattern
By Elkington Mason Co.
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century ironstone snake handle Pitcher Imari pattern signed Mason.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Willow Pattern Platter Large, Circa 1850
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This exquisite large ceramic serving platter features the timeless Blue Willow pattern, a beloved
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1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Co. Saratoga Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 129 Pieces
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co. Saratoga pattern sterling silver flatware set. The pattern features a scrolling motif
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Condé Pattern Cobalt Cut to Clear Stemware Service for 12
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
overlaid in cobalt blue and cut in the most complex and masterful Conde pattern, first introduced in 1908
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Patterns

Antique George II Irish Sterling Silver Hash Spoon (1747)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Irish sterling silver Hanoverian pattern hash
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1740s Irish Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery (1906)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver straight Old English
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Early 1900s English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spode "King s Pattern" Black Chintz Pitcher and Bowl
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
decoration with polychrome decoration. The dramatic contrast in the Spode "KIngs Pattern" of black with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for twelve persons have been crafted in the Trefid pattern. The reverse surface of each silver
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Worcester First Period Gilded Pattern Early Porcelain Bowl
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unusual English Worcester First or Dr Wall Period porcelain bowl with molded shape with finely applied gilded and blue designs dating between 1751 and 1783. The bowl ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian English Sterling Silver Gravy Spoon by Martin Hall Co
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver old English bead pattern gravy spoon; an addition
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Newcastle Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1798)
By John Langlands I John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George III Newcastle sterling silver mustard pot
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1780s English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian "Vase and Flower" Pattern Mason s Patent Ironstone China
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
Flower" gilded pattern, from their earliest George III Period, circa 1818. These plates are well painted
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Regency Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish
By Herculaneum Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Neoclassical Herculaneum Pottery Large Blue & White "Greek" Pattern Serving Dish, Circa 1810 A
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This antique Fiddle and Thread pattern flatware service is an exceptional gauge of silver
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1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co., Sterling Silver pierced Condiment Dish
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Huntington, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver pierced condiment dish in pattern number 13835 from 1898. They
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

First Period Worcester Porcelain "Pine Cone" Pattern Dishes- A Pair
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Dishes, A Pair, Circa 1770 These rectangular
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Guangcai Export Porcelain Orange Pattern Scalloped Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
and orange patterned panels around a center scene of a woman walking with a large urn full of flowers
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Mason s Ironstone Jug With Chinoiserie Pattern, Royal Blue Red 1910
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
a richly detailed Oriental/Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. The design combines transfer printing with
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Worcester Porcelain Sweetmeat Dish Queens Pattern Blind Earl c1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Worcester porcelain Queen's pattern Blind Earl Date : c1775 Period : George III Marks
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1770s British George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Baccarat Vallee Pattern Wine Goblets
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, France. This set of 12 magnificent late-nineteenth-century crystal wine goblets by Baccarat is perfect for any décor or table. Demonstrative of the subl...
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1890s French Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Cut Glass

Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl
Located in Huntington, NY
Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl punch bowl, circa 1800, printed and painted with the 'Boy in
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 George II Scots Fiddle Pattern Teaspoons by John Welsh, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare Set of Six George II Scots Fiddle Pattern Teaspoons Made in Edinburgh circa 1745
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18th Century English George II Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen, Denmark. "Lily of the Valley" tart server in silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
the "Lily of the Valley" pattern. Polished silver with an elegant handle ending in subtle floral and
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1910s Danish Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver

Blue White Tureen Platter “India Temple” Pattern
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Tureen & Platter “India Temple” Pattern
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
Located in Huntington, NY
Staffordshire 8.25 Plate "Whampoa Pattern" Transferware Ceramic
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Ironstone Mason Snake Handle Pitcher Imari Pattern
By Elkington Mason Co.
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century ironstone snake handle Pitcher Imari pattern signed Mason.
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1890s English Victorian 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 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 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.