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Regency Wedgwood Nautilus Pearlware Seashell Dessert Service
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
An Ocean of Elegance: The Wedgwood Nautilus Pearlware Shell Service,
Circa 1790
This exquisite
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
$10,080 Sale Price / set
52% Off
19th Century English Pewter Tea Service
Located in Austin, TX
Dating to 1870 and made in Sheffield, England, a locale well known for its silver design and
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Desert Service with Fruit
Located in Downingtown, PA
Elegant John Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Dessert Service with Fruit and Floral Decoration
This
Category
1830s English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
European Antique Service Tray Ornate Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Lovely European Antique Service Tray Ornate Brass
19 w x 15.13 diameter x 1.75
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Brass
Venetian Antique Silverplate Massive Tea
Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1700
Located in Vigonza, Padua
external silvering shows some wear which however does not diminish the charm.
Coffee Pot: 10" tall, and W
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF A rare cutlery service for 12 persons in original stylised secessionist oak cabinet with single
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Silverplated Sheffield Coffee
Tea Service by Edward With Tray, UK ca. 1920
By Sheffield Collection
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
an outstanding worked silvered tray by Harrods. This beautiful antique coffee & tea set consists of a
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Exceptional 12 Piece American Brilliant Cut Glass Dinner / Dessert Service
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely American, possibly Irish. 19th Century.
This is absolutely exceptional set of cut glass in an unidentified pattern. The 12-piece set includes nine 10.125" dinner plates, one...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Cut Glass
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 12 English Service Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
These lovely service plates were manfactured in England and retailed at Gilman Collamore & Co, NYC.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
Steuben Complete Handblown Bristol Yellow Crystal Service with Applied Black
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An extensive and outstanding Steuben handblown crystal stemware service for 12 with applied black
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th century English Blue Danube tea service
Located in Catania, IT
Blue Danube tea set from the early twentieth century. Product in good condition with small wear caused by age and use. The "Blue Danube" brand was born in the late 19th century in Au...
Category
1910s Austrian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Aesthetic Movement Silverplated Tea Service by Simpson, Hall
Miller
By Simpson, Hall, Miller
Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Exquisite Aesthetic Movement Silverplated Tea Service by Simpson, Hall & Miller Co. circa 1870-1890
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux", Universal exhibition 1878
By Vieillard Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
exceptional blend of art and history.
One of the most beautiful services done in 19th century, a must.
Category
1870s French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Rare
Hope Service
Plate 18th Century Flight Worcester
By Flight Worcester
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Tea and Coffee Service by Crichton of London
By Crichton Brothers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant and monumental Art Deco coffee and tea service was crafted by Crichton of London, one
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
A Forty-Three Piece Table Service by La Cristallerie de Saint Louis
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Crystal and Gilt Forty-Three Piece Table Service by La Cristallerie de Saint Louis. This
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Antique Service Tray in Exotic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique exotic wood tray serving plate. Initialed letter T.
Dimensions: 3.25 H x 13.25 D x 17 W.
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an ama...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Wood
English Creamware Pottery Dessert Service by Hicks Meigh
Co.
By Hicks
Meigh
Located in Downingtown, PA
Neoclassical Refinement: Hicks, Meigh & Co. Creamware Service:
A Set of Simple Elegance: English
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery
17 Piece Minton Porcelain Dessert Service with Tazze
By Minton
Located in London, GB
A 17 piece Minton porcelain dessert service with tazze
English, 19th century
Measures: Plate
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people.
Romantic scenes and gold
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style
Located in Paris, FR
Paris porcelain coffee service in Charles X-style. Each of the 6 exquisite pieces features
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Ball Black
Co. Sterling Four-Piece Tea Service, w/a Gorham EPNS Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ball Black
Co. Sterling Four-Piece Tea Service, w/a Gorham EPNS Tray
Circa 1865, marked Ball
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service
By Minton
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service – 6 Plates, 1 Comport, 1 Large Compote
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Tea Service, Tettau, 1930-1957
Located in Opole, PL
Presented tea service is made of white china. It is ornamented with a sky-blue stripe of a painted
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$521 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Porcelain Tableware Service 108 Pieces 19th Century
By Ars Murano
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Porcelain Tableware Service 108 Pieces 19th Century
The tableware is inspired by the
Category
19th Century European Baroque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Val Saint Lambert Ruby Cut Crystal Champagne Coupe Service / 10 People
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning set of mid-20th century Val Saint Lambert ruby crystal champagne coupes from Belgium epitomizes refined elegance and expert craftsmanship. Each coupe is beautifully etc...
Category
1660s Belgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
French Empire "Tête a Tête" Service
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite 7 piece coffee service makes an elegant statement in rich matted blue, accented with
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
$4,200 / set
Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Spode creamware dessert service made in 1814, which was the Regency era. The
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Creamware
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates
Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Condé Pattern Cobalt Cut to Clear Stemware Service for 12
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an incredible Baccarat cobalt cut to clear complete service for 12. All handblown crystal
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920
An Art Deco dinner service made by Sorau
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
By Vieillard Manufacture
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella.
Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Porcelain service with birds against a gilt screen
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-painted porcelain service decorated with birds, standing out against a gilt screen and set
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 2 pots, creamer (handle restored), covered sugar (finial restored), and 8 cups and saucers.
Category
1860s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Each piece finely painted in tones of black, brown and gilt with classical figural decoration, the handles and borders with gilt painting. Comprising: 1 reticulated stand, 1 reticula...
Category
1840s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian sterling silver straight* flatware service for
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Sèvres porcelain tea service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
19th century tea
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Crystal Cruet Set, Oil
Vinegar Service
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Early 20th century French Art Deco style crystal oil and vinegar cruets or serving bottles in cut crystal with an etched design. A curved rim around the upper edges of the bo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
$476 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Each piece finely decorated with a different landscapre, the yellow ground border with floral arrangments in compartments, Comprising 1 compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, 16 pla...
Category
1820s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Blown Salviati French Venetian Stemware Service with Pink Figural Swans
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing Venetian Murano stemware service, ready for your next event in the bright and
Category
1920s Italian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Blown Glass
"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
By Old Paris
Located in Delft, NL
“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service
188 pieces tableware (200 parts)
19th century French
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Service à thé Art Déco métal argenté martelé Sampson Mordan
Co LTD, circa 19th
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in Paris, FR
A striking and refined Art Deco four-piece tea service in hammered silverplate, comprising a teapot
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Plate Tea and Coffee Service, American, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
earliest known silver coffee
pot is hallmarked 1681 and is in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
It is quite
Category
1820s American American Classical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sheffield Plate
14-Piece Set Fish Service - Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain - 1920
s
By Limoges, Bernardaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain fish service, complete for 12 people, from the French brand Bernardaud
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates
By Tirschenreuth Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful set of 12 porcelain 10.75 inch service plates with elaborate gold borders. The floral
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,238 Sale Price / item
24% Off
61-piece Spode Chinese Rose Pattern Dinner Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A complete table set steeped in history, this Spode Chinese Rose dinner service is a rare and
Category
1910s British Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
$11,415 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century English Porcelain Dessert Service Cobalt, 27 Pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
27 Pc, Fine Set of 19th Century English Porcelain Dessert Service Cobalt.
Unfortunately I have
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service
German, c. 1900
Largest serving dish: Height 6cm
Category
Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$47,924 / set
Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Dallas, TX
Service from circa 1805-1820.
HIGH REGENCY PERIOD/ERA.
This is WITHOUT A DOUBT, the finest (and probably
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain twelve piece dessert service
German, c. 1880
Measures: Seven flat plates
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dinner Service-Eighteen Pieces
Located in Downingtown, PA
Exquisite Bloom: Chinese Export Famille Rose Dinner Service
This magnificent eighteen-piece
Category
1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
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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 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 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 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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