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19th Century English Minton Flow Blue Transferware Ironstone Serving Platter
By Minton
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century English Minton flow blue transferware ironstone serving platter
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ironstone

“19th-Century Jewish Silver Plate for Challahs with Torah Inscription
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Silver plate from the 19th century "This is a 19th-century oval-shaped silver plate featuring two
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19th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

19th Century French Moustiers Faience Oval Scalloped Floral Wall Platter
By Moustiers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French Moustiers hand painted oval faience floral wall platter
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Faience

Antique Majolica Wheat Pineapple Glazed Ceramic Pottery Bread Platter Plate Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Majolica Wheat Pineapple Glazed Ceramic Pottery Bread Platter Plate Dish. Circa Late 19th
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Turkey Platter, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Dish, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique turkey platter. An English, ceramic meat serving dish, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Chinese Export Famille Verte porcelain platters, made in the Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

19th-C. French Majolica Pottery Platter / Tray - Florida Palms Native Americans
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is Wonderful and rare French majolica platter or tray. It dates approximately to 1870. It
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Pottery

Large Antique Turkey Platter, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Dish, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique turkey platter. An English, ceramic meat serving dish with gravy tree
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Period, Rippon Yorkshire, Ceramic, Blue and White Platter, Circa 1830s
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The image shows an antique Staffordshire blue and white transferware platter, from the early 19th
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Earthenware

French 19th Century Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Server with Foliage Platter
By Longchamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
with purple and cream colored asparagus. The oval scalloped platter on which this cradle is resting
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19th Century French Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica

Bing Grøndahl, two large oval platters hand-painted with flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, two large oval platters hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs and gold rim
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Provincial Ceramic Painted Green Round Serving Platters
Located in IT
This charming pair of French Provincial ceramic painted green round serving platters dates back to
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Bing Grøndahl, large oval serving platter hand-painted with flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, large oval serving platter hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs and gold
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Majolica Wall Hanging Platter with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this charming wall-hanging platter showcases the artistry of early
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French longchamp barbotine asparagus dish with matching platter is a rare find, indeed
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Majolica Cabbage Leaf Platter U&C Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large Majolica cabbage leaf platter signed U&C Sarreguemines.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Tray with Foliage Platter
By Longchamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a curving cradle adorned with purple and green colored asparagus. The oval platter on which this
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19th Century French Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Fish Decorative Platter Salins, circa 1960 Blue Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is aMajolica ceramic for the Decoration. It has been made in France in the 1960s. His colors are blue, green and orange.
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Small French Faience Oval Platter Model Italia Sarreguemines, Circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience oval platter Model Italia signed Sarreguemines circa 1890. Rare pattern
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1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

French Transferware Horseman Hunter Platter Choisy Le Roi, circa 1840
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Early French polychrome transferware platter with hunt scene horseman and his dogs signed Hippolyte
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1840s French Country Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Faience

Large Antique Oval Meat Platter, Chinese, Ceramic, Serving Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique oval meat platter. A Chinese, ceramic dinner serving plate, dating to the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Silver Footed Ring Holder, Floral Chased Decoration, circa 19th–20th
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Footed Ring Holder, Floral Chased Decoration, circa 19th–20th Century An
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Silver

Asiatic Pheasant Blue White Large Scalloped Platter, by Booths, Circa 1872
Located in Worcester Park, GB
scalloped platter by Booths (circa 1870s) features an undulating, wavy rim that echoes the naturalistic
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Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus and artichoke platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica

Small Majolica Leaves Handled Oval Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Leaves Oval Handled Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. 9.7 by 5.4 inches.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Vintage Large Majolica Serving Platter with Handpainted Pheasant Designs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally beautiful antique Majolica serving platter, rectangular in design, and hand
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Antique Decorative Jardiniere, Italian, Bronze, Platter, Serving Bowl, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative jardiniere. An Italian, bronze planter or fruit serving bowl with Putto legs, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful Italianate ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter Strainer Insert
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain fish tray with its rare strainer. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Neu Brandenstein Relief pattern. Originally designed by Johann Joac...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Covered Server/Platter, Keller Guerin
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Barbotine Covered Asparagus Server with Matching Platter by Keller & Guerin is
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Ornate Wilcox Silverplate Serving Dish w/ Angels
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Wilcox Silver Plate serving dish features a finely detailed angel and winged figure adornments
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Silver Plate

19th-Century Blue Delft China Willow Chinoiserie Platter Antique Table Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
production. No fading which is uncommon so the artwork is dark, bright and clear, this platter spent the last
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Stoneware

Black Center With Gold Border Medium Size Petrified Wood Platter, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian medium sized petrified wood platter. Sliced from a petrified palm tree. Black center
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15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Petrified Wood

Majolica Wild Rose Platter Massier Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Art Nouveau Majolica handled platter with two pink wild roses signed Jerome Massier Fils
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica

French 19th Century Large Blue and White Transferware Platter Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large blue and white French transferware platter signed Utzschneider & Cie
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1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of Three English Pewter Plates or Platters, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of three English Pewter plates or platters, 19th century. Different sizes. Small 9.75" diameter
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19th Century English Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Pewter

Ridgway, Hawthornden , Blue Transfer Decorated Platter, U.K, circa 1880
Located in Chatham, ON
RIDGWAY - 'Hawthornden' - Antique ceramic serving platter - large size - transfer decorated in blue
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Platter with Purple, Turquoise and Yellow Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Majolica asparagus serving platter from the mid-19th century with turquoise, purple, green
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Majolica

19th century English Large Faience Serving Platter with Chinoiserie Scene
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A 19th century English octogonal faience serving platter with scalloped rim decorated in red with a
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Faience

A George IV Meat Dish or Serving Platter by Richard Sibley, London, 1825,
Located in London, GB
The dish is oval in form with a raised shaped rim decorated with an applied gadrooned band interspersed with ovals and acanthus leaves. The border is engraved, on one side, with a co...
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Very large Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Ca. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Very large Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Hand-painted in blue
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Early 1900s German Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Josiah Wedgwood Pembroke Castle Ships Floral Steel Gray Transferware Platter
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Josiah Wedgwood ‘Pembroke Castle’ pattern transferware platter, Burslem, Staffordshire, circa
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Creamware

Large Antique Pink and Gold Porcelain Courting Platter with Fragonard Scenes
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
edges by the artist Fragonard. The platter is large and will make a great serving platter at a gathering
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Canton X Large Platter Export Porcelain Blue White Huge 20x17"
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge antique Chinese export porcelain Canton blue & white serving platter is a nice example of
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Sterling Silver Dish / Tray, Hallmarked Birmingham 1892
Located in Canterbury, England
This pretty victorian dish/tray is in excellent condition, with embossed edging. This piece is Hallmarked Birmingham 1892, and measures 110mm x 95 mm.
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1890s British Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Sterling Silver

1850 Antique Imperial Russian Cup 84 Silver / 134 gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian Empire 84 Silver hand-made Cup with thick and firm walls. Continuous
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1850s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Silver

19th Century Faience Winter Scene Platter Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Faience Winter Scene Platter signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi.   
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1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari Oval Scalloped Platter Dish
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari porcelain oval platter with a hand painted
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ironstone

1927 Large Danish Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 319 gr
Located in SE
hammered and engraved. Danish control hallmarks confirming at least 830 Silver alloy, Copenhagen assay
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1920s Danish Greek Revival Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Silver

19th Century Majolica Strawberries Platter with Dog Holding a Basket
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica strawberry server with cream and sugar spaces, circa 1890, attributed to Onnaing. Sophistiqued leaves border, the center is decorated with strawberries and a ...
Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Cobalt Blue Transferware Ceramic Turkey Platter with Exotic Birds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial serving platter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

Bing Grøndahl, two oval platters hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, two oval platters hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs and gold trim. From
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Bing Grondahl, two oval platters with flower motifs and gold rim
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl, two oval platters hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs and gold trim. From
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Tiffany Co Sterling Silver and Crystal Vanity Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of etching sterling silver and deep cut crystal. The set is English (accept the tray). It features
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

WOOD S - Seaforth - Blue 12" Transfer Decorated Platter - U.K. - Circa 1931
By Wood Son
Located in Chatham, ON
WOOD'S (WOOD & SONS) - 'Seaforth' - Antique ceramic serving platter - transfer decorated in blue on
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers Villeroy Boch circa 1900
By Villeroy Boch
Located in Austin, TX
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1900. Measures: 12.8" by 9
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Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Silver Platter

Materials

Ceramic

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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, 2022
    Silver 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs 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.