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George V sterling silver bread dish Barker Brothers Chester 1916
By Baker Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1916 by Barker Brothers Ltd., this attractive, George V, sterling silver
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silversmith of Merit - Rectangular solid silver planter with side handles, 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
the 19th century.
Dimensions: 47 × 27 × 12 cm
Material: 1st grade 950/°°° silver
Weight: 1.9 kg
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Presentation Salver by Mappin Brothers, London 1889
By Gibson
Langman
Located in London, London
This elegant Victorian sterling silver salver was hallmarked in London in 1889 and crafted by
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Silver Plate Ice Pail Bucket Tongs By Dawson C1900
Located in London, GB
This is wonderful antique English Edwardian silver plated ice bucket and tongs by Dawson - Unett
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Silver tray w/ floral reliefs
dragon-shaped fiery handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray with handle featuring embossed floral motifs and a dragon-shaped handle
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$2,125 Sale Price
50% Off
George III Sterling Silver Tray Hallmarked in London in 1810
By John Crouch
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1810 by John Crouch II, this impressive, George III sterling silver tray is
Category
1810s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry, intricately chased
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Salver by Thomas Bradbury
By Thomas Bradbury
Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver salver; part of our
Category
1910s English Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver tray cut w/ fleur-de-lis
royal figures w/ friezes
monogram
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray cut out with fleur-de-lis and royal figures surrounded by corded friezes
Category
18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver tray w/ wire rack
floral-engraved bottom on 3 raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray with a grid and floral motifs engraved on the bottom with three raised
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$525 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver wall tray with shells, floral engravings
inlaid coins
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver wall tray with shell design, engraved floral motifs, inlaid coins and hanging
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,437 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver cup and saucer with wavy engravings and friezes around the edges
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup and saucer with wavy engraving and friezes on the surroundings. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,062 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique English Victorian Stag Mounted Crystal Glass Inkwell Silver Plated Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Stag Mounted Crystal Glass Inkwell Silver Plated Tray. Item is raised on
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Indian Silver Tea Tray by K.K. Dutt, Circa 1880
By K.K. Dutt 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, rare and impressive antique Indian silver two handled tea tray, an addition to our
Category
1880s Indian Other Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Stunning
Large Victorian Sterling Silver Tray - Barnards 1838
By Edward Barnard
Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tray, features wonderful flat chased decoration to the body, an acanthus
scroll
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rothschild "Poetry" Silver Gilt Salver by Elkington
Co.
By Elkington
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver Gilt Salver
Elkington & Co.
Hallmarked Birmingham, 1889
Remarkable provenance, breathtaking
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Hip Flask Dated 1900 Asprey
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique cut glass and sterling silver hip flask bears makers marks for the silversmith
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Antique Walker
Hall Silver Plated Swing Handle Pedestal Fruit Bride
s Basket
By Walker
Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Walker & Hall Silver Plated Swing Handle Pedestal Fruit Bride's Basket. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearl engraving, with monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearl engraving, with monogram card. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearlescent reliefs and monogram plaque
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in guilloche silver with pearlescent reliefs and monogram card. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Porcelain coffee cups with silver stands featuring coats of arms and cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Porcelain coffee cups with silver stands featuring coats of arms, cutouts and coins on
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver "Bernegal"
Drinking Cup
Portugal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks.
Bernegal with wavy edge with rockery decoration and vegetal elements on the outside and two handles in the shape of an "S". In the flower that decorates the base on ...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Fantastic Antique Silver tablet 830 Germany with Roses ornament
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver tablet 830 with Roses ornament
Half moon
crown - Germany
Weight: 388 grams
The
Category
19th Century German Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Soap dish in cut crystal and silver lid with medallion and shells
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Soap dish in cut crystal and silver lid with medallion and shells. Metal: Silver
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$200 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver morrões tray
scissors w/ floral reliefs
resting on four shell feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray and scissors with floral reliefs and set on four shell-shaped feet. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage English Silver Plated Triple Drinks Cart Coaster 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb vintage English silver plated triple bottle coaster dating from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Silver morrões tray
scissors shaped as a nave on 4 openwork feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray and scissors in the shape of a nave with a grid and resting on four
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver morrões tray
scissors shaped as a nave on 4 round feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray and scissors in the shape of a nave with a grid and resting on four round
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Stunning Victorian sterling silver gallery tray - hallmarked in 1896
By Sibray, Hall
Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tray, is in the gallery style, with a pierced and raised border, and wonderful engraving
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver-Plated Chafing Dish with Burner, Victorian Luxury Home
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique English Silver-Plated Chafing Dish with Burner, Victorian Luxury
A rare and magnificent
Category
Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,201 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Silver-Plated Lidded Serving Dish on Stand, Antique English Neoclassical Luxury
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver-Plated Lidded Serving Dish on Stand, Antique English Neoclassical
A magnificent antique
Category
Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,141 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Impressive Victorian Sterling Silver Entrée Dishes by Edward Ker Reid, 1885
By Edward Ker Reid
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Edward Ker Reid this impressive Victorian antique sterling silver
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dishes by Mary
Richard Sibley, London 1839
By Richard Sibley II
Located in London, London
Victorian sterling silver butter dishes are modelled in the form of scallop shells, and stand on three shell
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Tray w/ Gallery
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Serving Platter Tray w/ raised
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco style Centerpiece in silver and turquoise
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant centerpiece in silver with a classic design in the **Art Deco** style, characteristic of
Category
1920s Spanish Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Lovely antique Edwardian quality silver plated engraved tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian quality silver plated engraved tray having a quality silver plated
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
$525 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Period (1764) Footed Sterling Silver Salver/Tray
By Richard Rugg
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, hoof-footed sterling silver salver/tray, London, year-hallmarked for 1764
Category
1760s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Silver Tea Tray with Rope Twist Handles - Circa 1800
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Italian silver two-handled tea tray, an addition to our
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Impressive George III Armorial Sterling Silver Salvers by Hannam
Crouch, 1804
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in London, London
silver pair of oval salvers has a plain surface, a heavy reeded border, and stands on four substantial
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Silver Plated Entree Dish by Brook and Son
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Silver Plated Entree Dish by Brook and Son
An antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish in
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Serving Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, Continental Silver (.800) serving bowl, Austria, Ca. 1915. Fluted design
Category
1910s Austrian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cup and saucer in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a monogram card
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$400 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver tray with the Portuguese coat of arms in relief and floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver salver with the Portuguese coat of arms in relief and floral motifs. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Wall salver in relief silver with an elliptical Biblical scene and wavy edge
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wall salver in relief silver with an elliptical Biblical scene and wavy edge. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$7,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Baroque Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tray, Incredible Cast Border, 1871
By Mackay
Chisholm
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tray, is Baroque in style, featuring engraved decoration to the centre with acanthus leaves
Category
1870s Scottish Baroque Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stunning antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangle entrée dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangle entrée dish having a quality rectangle
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
$230 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver George III Period (1765) Hoof-Footed Salver/Tray
By Ebenezer Coker
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, George III Period, hoof-footed salver, London, England, year-hallmarked for 1765
Category
1760s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wall tray in shell-shaped silver with reliefs and applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver wall tray with shell reliefs and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$3,125 Sale Price
50% Off
William Bateman Pair of Sterling Silver Salvers / Footed Trays from 1812
By William Bateman I
Located in New York, NY
William Bateman pair of sterling silver salvers or footed trays, with a gadrooned rim, from 1812
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair English Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dishes-William Devenport Dated 1925
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of English sterling silver bon-bon dishes bearing hallmarks for
Category
1920s Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Salver by Reid
Sons, Hallmarked London 1906
By Reid
Sons 1
Located in London, London
This sterling silver salver, crafted by Reid
Sons and hallmarked in London in 1906, offers a
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau silver cup and saucer with insects, florals and tree-trunk handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup and saucer in Art Nouveau style with insects and floral motifs in relief
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$425 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Georgian sterling silver salver - 16.25 inch diameter - made in 1792
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Salver, is plain in style with reed borders, an engraved armorial to the centre, and stands
Category
1790s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tray
Morrões Scissors in smooth silver w/ a rack
four spherical-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tray and Morrões Scissors in smooth silver with a grid and four spherical feet. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver tray
scissors w/ chiseled grate
resting on 4 raised claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tray and scissors with chiseled grate, resting on four raised claw-shaped feet
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$2,625 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Charles II English Sterling Silver Tankard 1680 17th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique silver Charles II lidded tankard with hall marks for London 1680
Category
1680s Charles II Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
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Antique Silver Platter For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver platter you’re looking for. An antique silver platter — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver platter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver platter made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver platter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, Meissen Porcelain and Sarreguemines produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Silver Platter?
An antique silver platter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,105, while the lowest priced sells for $33 and the highest can go for as much as $350,000.
Finding the Right Platters-serveware for You
The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.
When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.
Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.
“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”
The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.
Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Silver Platter
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver platters are solid silver or silver-plated. In order to qualify as pure silver, an object must be made from at least 92.5% pure silver. For example, most sterling silver is around 7.5% copper, which helps strengthen the piece and give it longevity. Shop a collection of antique and modern silver platters from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, a silver platter may be worth something. Solid silver pieces likely have value simply due to the going market rate for silver precious metals. In addition, both solid silver and silver-plated platters may be sought by collectors based on their age, style and other factors. Some collectors look for platters made by specific manufacturers, such as Tiffany Co., Gorham and Christofle. If you'd like to receive a professional valuation for your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of silver platters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a platter is real silver, search the piece for purity hallmarks. Marking systems vary by country, so research the ones on your piece using trusted online resources to determine the metal. If you can't find any markings, try holding a magnet near your platter. Solid silver isn't magnetic. As a result, you can conclude that your piece is silver-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal if a magnet sticks to its surface. If you need help identifying your platter's material, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of service. Find a selection of silver platters on 1stDibs.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.
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Barker Brothers Antique Silver
Buffalo Plate
Fenton Milk Glass
Cartier Sterling Silver Tray
Wallace Royal Rose
J And G Meakin
Meriden Art Deco Silver
Puiforcat Silver Tray
Puiforcat Tray
Rms Titanic
Robert Linzeler
R W Wilson Silver
R Wilson Silver
Shreve Tray