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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality pair of antique Edwardian hand painted Wedgwood shaped dishes having a pair of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality pair of antique Edwardian hand painted Wedgwood shaped dishes having a pair of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Set of Six Antique Worcester Dishes English Imari Pink Blue 1792–1803
By Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of porcelain dishes was hand-painted by Flight Barr Worcester between 1792 and 1803. Each of the six dishes can be seen in one of the first three images. The pattern feature...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Objects 1920-1930 Spritz Decor
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. A butter base of a lamp, a jug and a serving bowl. Overall
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Set of Five Antique Porcelain Dinner Dishes Hand-Painted, England, Ca. 1830
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
, each with a single hand-painted flower. Dimensions: 10" diameter Condition: One plate with fine knife
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Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, Ca 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you a very nice example of the Edo period. A scene of a deer in a landscape under an overhanging pine tree. Objects and flowers in the rim and moulded outer rim Additio...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Charger Blue and White China, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful bright colors. Real collectors item. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: 17th centur...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

#10 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Yongzheng/Qianlong Kraak Blue White dinner
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of Dishes in Blue and white, Kangxi Period in Japanese Kraak Style. Around 1700. Decorated with flowers and birds Condition Very good condition. Minor fr...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 14 Antique French Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Fish Service, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 14 Antique French "Martial Redon (M.R.)" Limoges porcelain fish service, Circa 1890's-1900's
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Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set Four Antique Porcelain Dishes Hand-Painted 18th Century England, circa 1790
By Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of four hand-painted dishes were made by Derby in England late in the 18th century, circa 1790. The border shows an exquisite wavy orange ribbon that opens and closes while ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Arita Japanese Porcelain Dish Dame Au Parasol, ca 1680-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period example. With a pencilled scene of two figures in a rocky landscape. It's a version of the Dame au Parasol scene, which is quite unusual. ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco 1920 Eva Ziesel Stricker Schramberg Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely set of 4 Schramberg Bauhaus Art Deco Ceramics by Eva Ziesel Stricker, 1920s Art Deco.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience
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Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Paint

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an
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Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

20th Century Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 12 with Roses Motif
By ULIM Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
set includes: • Dinner Plates (x12): Ø 24.5 cm • Soup Plates (x12): Ø 24.5 cm, H 3.5 cm • Salad
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Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Marked Joseph Heinrichs Chafing Dish Set (complete) Stickley Era– w8013
By Joseph Heinrichs
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Joseph Heinrichs Copper Chafing Dish set. It is made from hand
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Copper

Royal Copenhagen Flora Chocolate Cup Smooth Saucer Medicago Minima L. 3513
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
offered at Owl's Roost Antiques Storefront.
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20th Century Danish Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain Bowl with Hand Painted Fruit Decoration
By Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique 18th century porcelain bowl. By Frankenthal during the Carl Theodor period
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain Bowl with Hand Painted Fruit Nut Decor
By Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique 18th century porcelain bowl. By Frankenthal during the Carl Theodor period
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Kornilov / Kornilow Brothers Imperial Russian Porcelain Soup Bowls
By Kornilov Factory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine complete set of 12 antique Russian porcelain soup bowls. By the Russian porcelain
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Early 20th Century Russian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Wilcox English Regency Silver Plated Floral Repousse Bride s Basket
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wilcox English Regency Silver Plated Floral Repousse Bride's Basket. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Baskets

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Circular Shape Mirrored Plateau
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant antique English silver plate mirrored plateau is a timeless piece that adds
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Crown Silver Victorian Silver Plated Large Footed Serving Dish Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Crown Silver Victorian Silver Plated Large Footed Serving Dish Platter Crown Silver Co
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Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Egg Cup w/ Sculptural Chick Wishbone by Derby Silver
Located in New York, NY
This antique egg cup from Derby Silver Company, crafted in America circa 1900, is a charming and
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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Tableware

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Footed Oval Shape Serving Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Discover the captivating beauty of our antique English silver-plated footed serving tray with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique International Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Plate
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Neoclassical style cake plate or serving dish. In sterling silver and cut glass. By the
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Pitcher
Located in Tampa, FL
What a wonderful silver plate pitcher circa 1880s. Made in India for the English market.
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Antique 1880s Indian Pitchers

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Silver Plate

Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated decanter stand, having a quality shaped silver plated stand
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Early 20th Century Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Epergne
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plate epergne.
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Antique 19th Century English Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Ladle
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique silver plate ladle that would make a great gift for anyone!
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Covered Tureen "1907" Platter Dish by Rockford
By Rockford Silver Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Covered Tureen Platter Dish by Rockford. Engraved "1907
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made by Rogers of Canada in approximately 1960 in an Edwardian
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Antique silver plated teapot by Barbour Silver Company, USA, end of the 19th
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plated teapot by Barbour Silver Company, USA, end of the 19th century. Barbour
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Circa 1930s Silver Plated Tea Tray by International
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930s silver plated tea tray by International. Handsomely decorated with swags of fruits
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Edwardian Silver Plated Octagonal Gallery Serving Tray
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Convertible Candelabras/Candlesticks
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated convertible candelabras were made by the renowned Barker-Ellis
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Antique Silver Plate Epergne
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique English silver plate épergne with side candy holders for sweets, to complete the central
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Centerpieces

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Silver Plate

English Antique Silver Plate Epergne
English Antique Silver Plate Epergne
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Large Antique Barker-Ellis English Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large oval silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plated Victorian Figural "Kate Greenway" Themed Napkin Ring
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Kate Greenway style Victorian figural silver plated napkin rings are probably the most sought
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique silver plated entrée dish having a quality lift off top with twin handles above a silver
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique silver plated entree dish having a quality lift off top with twin handles above a silver
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Company of
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry Leaf Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique rectangular silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin Webb Princes Plate"
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Triple Deposit Princes Plate, London
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This rectangular shaped tray is done in silver plate
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Manhattan Silver Plate Co Silver Plated Tea Serving Set, 4pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Manhattan silver plate co silver plated tea serving set - 4pc set. Item features (1) Tea
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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique Cut Glass Silver Plated Mounted Claret Jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Cut Glass Silver Plated Mounted Claret Jug, the glass bottom of tapering outswept design
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Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Quality Antique Silver Plated Two Bottle Tantalus
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality Antique Silver Plated Two Bottle Tantalus with surmounting handle, the top bar
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Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated entrée dish having a silver plated entrée dish with a lift off lid
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique decanter drinks set on silver plated tray, set of 6 matching antique glasses with cut glass
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Antique 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Plate Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver plate plates available for sale. The range of distinct antique silver plate plates — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. There are 2099 antique and vintage antique silver plate plates for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique silver plate plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical antique silver plate plates are consistently popular styles. Elkington Co., Mappin Webb and Royal Doulton each produced beautiful antique silver plate plates that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Silver Plate Plates?

Prices for antique silver plate plates can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver plate plates begin at $39 and can go as high as $198,424, while the average can fetch as much as $898.

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 Plate Plates
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington Co. and Mappin Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.