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Two Dogs Salt and Pepper Shaker, Coloured Glass, Antique
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker in shape of dogs made of glass with little tray.
Category

Vintage 1950s Tableware

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder in the Form of a Champagne Bottle Made in 1886
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
sterling silver pepper grinder, is modelled as a champagne bottle. The pepper grinder measures 4.5"(11.5cm
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Terrier Dog Pepperette
By William Edward Hurcomb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepper modelled in the
Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A silver set for salt, pepper and mustard etc. Made 1932 by the Adie Brothers
By Adie Brothers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite 1932 Adie Brothers Sterling Silver Condiment Set with Birmingham Hallmarks. This
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets. There are 12 pieces in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
AAntique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear Item e7277 A small salt and pepper bowl made
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver peppers are realistically modelled in the form of owls/owlets
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Porcelain Salt Pepper Holder and Floral Spill Vase - GIFT-READY
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ernst Bohne Söhne Porcelain Salt & Pepper Holder from the early 20th Century and Flower Frog, Mid
Category

Vintage 1920s German Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Sterling Silver Pheasant Pepperette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pheasant. This impressive antique silver pheasant pepper has been embellished with details reproducing
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Antique Asian Hand Carved Bone Salt and Pepper Shakers Set
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully hand carved bone salt and pepper shakers with light inkwork. Either Japanese or Chinese
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Other Tableware

Materials

Bone

Antique George V Sterling Silver Fox Pepperette (1910)
By Alfred Clark
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Antique silver fox pepper pots make a charming and distinctive gift, ideal for Christmas, birthdays or
Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

20th Century Scottish Salt Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, Edinburgh, c.1914
By Hamilton Inches Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique ealty 20th Century Scottish very rare pair of novelty solid silver & brass table salt
Category

20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Moving Wings Antique Silver Swan Salt Cellar with Cobalt Blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Quality Victorian Continental Porcelain Group Salt Pepper Holder
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Victorian continental porcelain group having a cherub with two shaped bowls for
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings. Antique valuable silver salt and
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Decorative Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds. Antique valuable silver salt
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set
By George Unite Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver peppers are realistically modelled in the form of owls
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperette
By John George Piddington 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver owl pepperette; an
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Bear Pepperette
By Crisford Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Daum Salt and Pepper Crystal Serving Dishes by Daum France Signed
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and magnificent Daum crystal antique pair of 2 small salt and pepper or small caviar serving
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Very Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Pepper Pot - London 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds Decorative Salt Shaker Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Small Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds with Tray. Antique
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Novelty Victorian sterling silver Knights Helmet pepper pot made in 1869
By George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by George Unite, this charming, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Edwardian Trojan Horse sterling silver pepper pot made in 1903
By Saunders Shepherd
Located in London, London
Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled to resemble the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. The pepper shaker
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots - Terrier Models - 1904
By William Edward Hurcomb
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots, are handsomely modelled and very rare to find. Each of the dogs measure
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Set of 6 Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, London, 1882
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled to look like birds, with removable pierced heads. Each pepper
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
By Charles Henry Townley John William Thomas
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Pepper Shakers
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver pepper shakers. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Silver Pepper by Henry Holland, London, 1871
By Henry Holland 1
Located in London, GB
A stylish Victorian antique silver pepper which has beaded border at the base; the pull off lid is
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Hexagonal Pepper Pot by Henry Holland, 1844
By Henry Holland 1
Located in London, GB
A delightful antique Victorian silver hexagonal pepper pot, one panel has vacant cartouche and the
Category

Antique 1840s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Silver Fancy Pigeon Pepper James Barclay Hennell, London, 1879
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine and rare Victorian silver Novelty Pepper formed as a ‘Fancy Pigeon’ with pullout stopper
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Antique Cast Silver Cat Pepper, by E H Stockwell, London, 1876
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Victorian novelty cast silver pepper formed as a seated collared cat, with pull off
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

7 5/8 in - Sterling Silver Antique English 1797 Repousse Salt Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 2.5 in Weight: 12.5 toz
Category

Antique 1790s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Antique 800 Standard Silver Figural Peppers German circa 1890, Pair
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A beautiful pair of German novelty figural salt and pepper shakers modelled as two country children
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set
Located in London, GB
Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set In Fabric Covered Presentation
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Two Dogs Salt and Pepper Shaker, Coloured Glass, Antique
Located in Vienna, AT
Salt and pepper shaker in shape of dogs made of glass with little tray.
Category

20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Obelisk Pepper
By Henry Bourne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Victorian silver owl pepper
By George Fox
Located in London, GB
Large, Victorian-era, antique silver pepper caster in the form of an owl. This charming fellow has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Fox Pepperette
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in London, GB
A rare and wonderful antique silver pepper pot realistically modelled as a fox. Cast in sterling
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pepper; an addition to our range of silver novelty items. This exceptional and rare antique Edwardian
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Peppers, Antique Victorian
By Edward John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver pepper shakers; an
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Empire
By Empire Art Silver
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of antique sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by Empire, circa 1940's natural
Category

20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Salt, Pepper Mustard Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique solid silver salt, pepper & mustard pot with shaped fluted bodies standing on ball feet
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair of Britannia Standard Silver Kitchen Peppers
By Tessier, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English Britannia standard silver kitchen peppers by
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Shotshell Peppers, Antique Victorian
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pepper shakers; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. These impressive antique
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Solid Silver Salt Pepper Pots
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of antique solid silver salt & pepper pots, having turned finials on the top, shaped beaded
Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1820s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Salt and Pepper
By William Henry Twentyman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These exceptional antique Indian colonial silver salt and pepper shakers have a bell shaped form to
Category

Antique 1820s Indian British Colonial Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Pepper Grinder
By Hukin Heath
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver pepper grinder has a circular rounded
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder 1913 by Hukin Heath
By Marks Cohen
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1913 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pig Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Robert Pringle Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver salt and pepper
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Glass Pepper Grinder from 1909
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, London
silver pepper grinder, is plain in style, and in the Capstan style. The pepper grinder measures 3.25"(8cm
Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Set by Levi Salaman
By Levi Salaman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pepper shakers; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. These fine antique George V
Category

Vintage 1920s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper Pot - 1905
By Crisford Norris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little novelty English Edwardian pepperette in the form of a seated teddy bear, beautifully executed by the well renowned silversmith, Crisford & Norris. The back of the ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker / Caster 1722
Located in London, GB
A small Antique early Georgian solid Silver Shaker / Caster with an octagonal body and a domed
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder by Heath Middleton, 1898
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Heath & Middleton, this stylish, Victorian, antique sterling silver
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Thistle Top, 1894
By J. B. Chatterly Sons, Ltd.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, is of traditional capstan form, and features a thistle shaped finial. The
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Pepper For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver pepper for your home. Each antique silver pepper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver pepper you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver pepper is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver pepper that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hukin and Heath, Tiffany Co. and Edward H. Stockwell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Pepper?

An antique silver pepper can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,137, while the lowest priced sells for $129 and the highest can go for as much as $4,934.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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 Pepper
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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.