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Cranberry Glass Service, Bohemian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
11 water goblets.
12 tumblers.
11 red wine (1as is).
12 white wine.
12 champagne.
12 port.
Ten sherry.
Eight liquor.
12 rinsers (1 as is).
Nine plates.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Glass
$17,500 / set
Sterling Tiffany Coffee and Tea Service
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,460 Sale Price
30% Off
Silber-Service „Chrysanthemum“, William Hunter, London 1841
By William Hunter
Located in Greding, DE
5-piece ‘Chrysanthemum’ dinner service (in the style of Edward Farrell) by W.H. = William Hunter
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Coalport John Rose Pearlware Dessert Service, Orange with Silver Vines, ca 1800
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
, which makes the service very charming. The rims are set off with a beautiful vine pattern in silver
Category
Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pearlware
Sterling Flatware Service for 18/5 piece Setting
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This complete set of sterling silver flatware is a Classic beauty. Tailored with very Fine detail
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,000 / set
18th Century Willow Dessert Service
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century partial dessert service in the ever popular and elegant Willow pattern. This is
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
$6,500 / set
Cut Crystal Barware / Tableware Service / 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite set of Val Saint Lambert Barware / tableware cobalt blue crystal service for 12 people
Category
1920s Belgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Extensive Ridgway Dinner Service
By J
W Ridgway
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A large dinner service by John and William Ridgway, Sheldon, Staffordshire. Primarily in hexagonal
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Saint Louis Crystal Tableware Service / 6 People
By Saint Louis
Located in Tarry Town, NY
design barware and tableware wine glass service for 6 people. Each glass features a deep cuts that allow
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
$1,998 / set
Saint Louis Barware / Tableware Service / Seven People
By Saint Louis
Located in Tarry Town, NY
design barware and tableware glass service for 7 people. Each glass features a deep cuts that allow the
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Bohemian Frosted Glass Dessert Service
Located in London, GB
Dine in style with this beautiful, one of a kind antique dessert service. The service features
Category
19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Glass
$10,269 / set
French Ceramic Liquor Service Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ceramic liquor set
Glazed earthenware set consists of 1 large jug, 1 small server and 6 cups
Organic texture and feel
Have not been tested to hold liquids
Sold as decorative o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
$795 / set
Dessert Service by Christofle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dessert service by Christofle, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Silver-plated dessert service by
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Patricia by Mema Swedish Silverplate Flatware Set Service 71 pcs L monogram
By Markströms Guldsmeds Ab K G
Located in Big Bend, WI
Patricia by Mema Swedish Silverplated flatware set with matching "L" monogram - 71 pieces. Patricia is a romantic, neo-classical pattern with shell designs. This set includes:
12 De...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Champagne Service for Six from the Collezione Italia Navigazione
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian champagne service for six from the Collezione Italia Navigazione, a fleet of Italian
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Paris porcelain service with landscape decorations
Located in Paris, FR
Paris porcelain set: tea or coffee service, composed of several decorated pieces:
- A coffee or tea
Category
1820s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Rubans et Clochettes by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 114 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Coalport Pottery Partial Dessert Service
Located in Essex, MA
Decorated with the story of cupid, painted in various pursuits with borders of peach colored marbleized panels, iron red foliate painting. Provenance Taylor B Williams, Chicago. Incl...
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pottery
$7,500 / set
French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
French hand painted Limoges porcelain service for eight. One serving platter with eight plates
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Sterling Tea Service by Wolfers Freres
By Marcel Wolfers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Deco sterling tea service and tray with bone handles. Designed in 1936 by Marcel
Wolfers, and
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 363 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Porcelain China Service
Located in Dallas, TX
Of fine quality, the service with blue decorated borders with gilt floral decoration. Consisting
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Cut Crystal Barware / Tableware Service / 10 People
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite set of Val Saint Lambert Barware / tableware cobalt blue crystal wine , water service for
Category
1920s Belgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Cut Crystal Barware / Tableware Coupe Service / 9 People
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite set of Val Saint Lambert barware / tableware cobalt blue crystal coupe service for 9
Category
1920s Belgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century 12-Service Stainless Metal Flatware 176 Pieces Set, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau 12-service stainless metal flatware 176 pieces set made in France
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Metal, Silver, Nickel
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Tea Service and Trey
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Sarasota, FL
WMF WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK Art Nouveau Jugendstil tea and coffee service with the tray
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,950 / set
19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker
Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
An exquisite 19th century Coromandle canteen service by Walker & Hall. Of rectangular form fitted
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Paris Porcelain Gilt Banded Hunting Service
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain gilt banded hunting service. Set of sixteen complementary serving dishes with hunt
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$20,000 / set
English Webb, Corbett Crystal Glassware Service
By Webb and Corbett
Located in Tarry Town, NY
/ tableware wine / water glassware service for ten people . Each glass is in great condition and undersigned
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
$4,536 / set
English Webb, Corbett Crystal Glassware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
/ tableware wine / water glassware service for ten people. Each glass is in great condition and undersigned by
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
$3,780 / set
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with
Category
1820s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold
$24,000 / set
French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French hand painted Limoges porcelain service for eight. One serving platter with eight plates
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
$1,600 / set
Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 131 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Acanthus by Mappin
Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
significance in the world of silver and jewelry. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Large French Porcelain Set - Service au Coq
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite porcelain set from the renowned French manufacture Faïencerie de Gien showcases the classic “Coq et Pivoine” (Rooster and Peony) motif. Celebrating timeless elegance a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$3,450 / set
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 50 pcs France Bow
Ribbon
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Coalport part dessert service in the “Money Tree” pattern consisting of 12 dessert plates (8
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
$4,800 / set
Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service
Located in Lantau, HK
Set of twelve Paris porcelain lavishly decorated dishes with flowers from the early to mid-19th century, circa 1840.
The artist Jean-Pierre Feuillet (1777-1840) was one of the best ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$28,000 / set
1920
s Chinese Dinner Service
Located in Dallas, TX
16 piece 1920's Chinese dinner service set.
Category
1920s Chinese Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$3,440 / set
Spode Dessert Service with Landscape Views
By Spode
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A good Spode dessert service comprised of a round sauce tureen on flaring foot with cover and stand
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$16,000 / set
19th Century English Wedgwood creamware child
s service
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English Wedgwood creamware child's service
An English Wedgwood creamware child's
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Service, Porcelain Tableware with Napoleon Pirkenhammer, 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
Service,porcelain tableware with Napoleon Pirkenhammer 1880
Spectacular Pirkenhammer porcelain
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Orleans by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 10 Set 60 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Regency Filagree 800 Sterling Tea Service - 5 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite 800 sterling silver tea service set is a stunning example of timeless Regency
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 94 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes:
8 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10"
8 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4"
8 Luncheon ...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Decorative 5 Piece Tea
Coffee Service by Barnards - London 1862
By Barnards
Located in London, London
, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features wonderful chased and engraved decoration throughout
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes), 140pc Antique Sterling Silver
Vermeil Flatware Set-Mazarin
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
, who ordered an elaborate silver service from the company in the early 20th century. This commission
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Summer Garden Party Service, Austrian, Glass, Tableware Set, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique summer garden party service. An Austrian, glass tableware set, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Glass
Antique Cocktail Glass Service, Austrian, Wine, Aperitif, 12 pieces, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cocktail glass service. An Austrian, 12 piece wine, dessert and aperitif glass
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Glass
Mason
s Vista 40-Piece Dinner Service
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This red Mason’s Vista dinner service is a striking example of 19th-century English transferware at
Category
Early 20th Century British Romantic Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ironstone, Earthenware
$22,397 / set
Regency Large Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service-Thirty Nine Pieces
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Rarity: Spode Porcelain Dessert Service, Pattern 2314
This extensive and highly theatrical
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Miniature Childs Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Miniature Childs Porcelain tea service
9 pieces Miniature Porcelain, not marked
Category
19th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Spode Pottery Fox Hunt Lunch Service
Located in Essex, MA
A fox hunting set with all items listed below in the additional comments section.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pottery
$2,850 / set
18th Century Bohemian Opaline Service Set
Located in Paris, FR
White opaline service set composed of a pitcher, a coffee pot, a mustard pot, and two salt cellars
Category
18th Century Czech Antique Silver Service
Materials
Opaline Glass
$5,566 / set
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Antique Silver Service For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique silver service you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of antique silver service was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique silver service — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique silver service, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of antique silver service has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany
Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Reed and Barton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Silver Service?
The average selling price for a piece of antique silver service at 1stDibs is $4,905, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $450,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Service
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of .925. This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.
- 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 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 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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