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798 GRAM 1926 HAWKSWORTH EYRE
CO LTD SOLiD STERLING SILVER SERVING TRAY
By Hawksworth, Eyre
Co. Ltd.
Located in GB
Hawksworth Eyre & Co LTD Sheffield made solid Sterling Silver serving tray 798 grams
A good looking well
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
1925 Hand Painted Gold and Floral Platter Moritz Zdekaur Austrian Mildred Icke
By Moritz Zdekauer Austria
Located in Red Lion, PA
Antique 1925 Hand-Painted Porcelain Platter by Moritz Zdekauer Austria – Signed by Mildred C. Icke
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20thc Large Blue Willow Platter by the Buffalo Pottery Co
By Buffalo Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous survivor from 100 years ago in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some crazing and a little discoloration. No chips or cracks.
Category
1910s American American Classical Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Clay
19th C. Porcelain Large Meat Platter with Matching Drainer "Chinoiserie" Design
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazingly large meat platter with hand painted chinoiserie-style polychrome enamel
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel
Large 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
Category
1840s French Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Faience
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Wood
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
French Art Deco Fruit Platter, Beech Wood with Glass Rods, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Art Deco Fruit Platter in Beech and Glass. Made in France during the 1920s.
This striking
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Glass, Beech
Fine Chinese Export Famille Rose Well and Tree Platter, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chinese export Famille Rose well and tree platter, circa 1840.
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
STUNNING 441 GRAMS SOLID STERLING SiLVER SERVING TRADE MADE IN LONDON IN 1904
Located in GB
made solid Sterling Silver serving tray 441 grams
A good looking well made and decorative serving tray
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Limoges Hand-Painted Fish Set with Matching Platter
Sauce Boat
By Limoges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
scalloped plates, an extremely large serving platter and a sauce boat. Each of the matching pieces are hand
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Spode
Gothic Castles
Large Blue and White Staffordshire Platter, circa 1815
By Spode
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large circa 1815 blue and white Staffordshire transferware platter produced by Spode in the
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique French Gien White Pale Blue Majolica Oyster Platter, Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare large antique 19th-Century French Gien porcelain oyster platter, fluted and gilt at the
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
Copeland English Majolica Green Glazed Oval Overlapping Leaf Handled Platter
By W. T. Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From W.T. Copeland & Sons pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire England, a handled server, circa 1860-1875.
Glazed in a deep, luscious green, showing an overlapping leaf patter...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Earthenware
Copeland English Majolica Green Glazed Round Overlapping Leaf Handled Platter
By W. T. Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From W.T. Copeland & Sons pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire England, a handled server, circa 1860-1875.
Glazed in a deep, luscious green, showing an overlapping leaf patter...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Earthenware
Copeland English Majolica Green Glazed Overlapping Leaf Two Handled Platter
By W. T. Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From WT Copeland & Garrett pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire England, a handled server, circa 1860-1875.
Glazed in a deep, luscious green, showing an overlapping leaf patte...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Earthenware
Northern Italian 1910s Pottery Platter with Blue Deer Motif and Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Italian pottery platter from the early 20th century with blue deer motif and weathered patina
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Pottery
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Fence Rock
Tree 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 Fence, Rock
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
COALPORT,
Fuchsia
, Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830
s
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Fuchsia' - Antique ceramic twin handled botanical serving platter with
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. Large round serving platter in faience.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy.
Large round serving platter in hand-painted faience. Decorated
Category
1870s French Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Faience
COALPORT,
Geranium
, Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830
s
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Geranium' - Antique ceramic twin handled botanical serving platter with
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Coalport,
Pansy
, Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830
s
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
Coalport (Attributed) - 'Pansy' - Antique ceramic single handled botanical serving platter with
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Coalport,
Lungwort
, Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830
s
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Lungwort' - Antique ceramic single handled botanical serving platter with
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1920s Copeland Spode George III Pattern Bacon Platter for Harrods of London
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Copeland Spode, in the George III pattern, a platter, circa early 1920s.
“Spode’s George III
Category
1920s English George III Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Earthenware
Coalport,
Hawthorn
, Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830
s
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
platter with apple green borders and gilded decoration - featuring a hand painted floral specimen to the
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
English Late Spode Graduated Platters with Insert in the Chinese Imari Taste
By Copeland Spode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful 3 piece grouping of English Late Spode Chinese Imari pattern platters in graduated
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Gold
Antique Decorative Afternoon Tea Tray, English, Serving Platter, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative afternoon tea tray. An English, mahogany and boxwood serving platter
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Brass
Oval Ceramic Bluebird Chinaware Serving Platter in Cream with Gold Trim - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large oval antique ceramic serving platter with a bluebird motif. This plate is by S.P. CO. and
Category
1920s Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Rectangular silver tray/cake dish
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rectangular silver tray/cake dish with two fixed cut-out handles and pearly frieze
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Georgian Masons Ironstone Platter in Bamboo
Basket Ptn hand painted, Ca 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This a mid size, Early 19th Century Platter of over 12 inch width made by Mason's Ironstone in the
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower, very large oval serving platter. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower, very large oval serving platter.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Silver plated tray with grate
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Lobo-plated silver tray with grate, chiseled floral motifs, monogram cartouche and cut
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$6,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Masons Ironstone Platter in rare Muscove Duck
Fence Pattern 2850, Circa 1840
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Platter in the rare Muscove Duck and Fence pattern by Mason's
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Indian Brass Platter with Floral Decorations and Hindu Deities
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly detailed 19th-century Indian brass platter featuring finely hand-embossed decoration in an
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Brass, Metal
Porcelain teacup with silver saucer
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Porcelain teacup with silver saucer. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Cabeça de
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Silver coffee cup and saucer
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gummed silver coffee cup and saucer with a spiral shape. Metal: Silver. Origin: French
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Platter with Deutsche Blumen Decor
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large Dresden porcelain tray or platter by Richard Klemm.
With a ribbed, scalloped
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Ceramic Oyster Platter with Pink and Purple Lavendar Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful purple and pink floral oyster plate. This piece will be a great addition to a hanging oyster plate gallery wall. It has 7 wells, with 6 around the perimeter, and one smal...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Antique Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Platter Dish w Chinese Dragon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Large Platter Dish with Chinese Dragon
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Export Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This large, beautiful and bold blue and white platter is Japanese Imari from the Edo period (18th
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
$900 Sale Price
50% Off
1920
s Antique French Art Deco Hand Made/ Signed Serving Tray/ Platter
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Hand Painted Serving Tray/ Platter. Signed by the artist.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Wood
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
1888 Antique Russian A. Aleksandrov 84 Silver Tea Cup Saucer/ 226gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian solid 84 Silver Tea Mug /Cup and a matching dish.
Beautiful pieces with
Category
1880s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Antique English Ironstone Platters Signed "Hicks
Meigh" Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 antique English ironstone platters, signed "Hicks & Meigh," circa 1860.
Brightly painted
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
Large Antique Stubbs
Fruit
Flowers
Blue Transferware Platter or Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, antique blue transfer Staffordshire serving tray.
By Stubbs & Kent.
In the 'Fruits & Flowers' pattern.
Measuring approx. 20 5/8 in. by 16 3/4 in.
Simply a wonderful...
Category
19th Century British Country Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Blue and White Sample Pattern Platter Plate 19th C Derby England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare and unusual factory blue and white transfer pattern sample plate, for the Derby Pottery, (later the Royal Crown Derby pottery), transfer pattern dating to late 19th centu...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Georgian Derby Porcelain Platter or Dish Partridge Pattern hand painted, Ca 1815
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good antique porcelain platter or dish, made by the Derby factory, hand painted and
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Masons Ironstone Serving Platter in Fence Rock
Tree Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Serving Dish or Platter in the Fence, Rock and
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
1909 Limoges Hand-Painted Blue Cobalt and Double Gilt Decorated Platter, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
A large 1909 Limoges Hand-Painted Blue Cobalt and Double Gilt Decorated Platter, Signed. Measures
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique German Renaissance Revival Solid 800 Silver Repousse Tray or Charger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Renaissance Revival German silver tray or charger.
In .800 silver.
Decorated with
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Sune Bäckström, solid bronze platter with decor of goddess Diana, Swedish Grace
By Sune Bäckström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare solid bronze platter with decor of goddess of the wild and hunt Diana with a dear. Marked Sune
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Fish-Shaped Platter circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique late 19th century Japanese porcelain fish-shaped platter, circa 1890-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
Masons Ironstone Oval Platter in Gold Pheasants Peony
Fern pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone oval Platter, in the Gold Pheasants, Peony
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Hand Painted Franz Mehlem Signed Porcelain Fish Platter
10 Plates
By Franz Anton Mehlem
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Signed and hand crafted stunning Fish Platter with 10 matching plates, all hand painted in
Category
1860s German Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Pottery
1865 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup Bokal 84 Sterling Silver / 160 gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian Empire Sterling Silver cup or "Бокал" / Bokal with delicate ornamental
Category
1860s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Georgian Masons Ironstone Small Dish or Platter in Peacock Japan Ptn, Ca.1815
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Mason's Ironstone pottery small dish or platter produced by the Mason's
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ironstone
Baker
Co. Ltd, Antique Blue Transfer Decorated Platter, U.K, circa 1893
By William Baker
Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
BAKER & CO. LTD. - Antique ceramic serving platter - large size - transfer decorated in blue/green
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Old Paris Vieux Paris Tiffany
Co. Hand-Painted Fish Platter
By Old Paris
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This distinctive and large elongated fish platter is perfect for serving your favorite fish in
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Porcelain
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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