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Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19th Century) white porcelain dinner service painted with floral decoration
Category
19th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Floral Banded Part Service
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wedgwood creamware floral banded part service. Set of English creamware dishes comprising
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Creamware
Art Nouveau German Pewter Tea Service Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This whimsical Art Nouveau German tea service consists of a covered tea pot, creamer, and sugar
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pewter
$2,100 / set
German Porcelain Tea / Coffee Service For Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
German porcelain tea / coffee service for ten people. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$5,874 / set
24 Pc Barovier Hand Blown Venetian "French Blue" Stemware Service for 12
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This beautiful handblown Venetian stemware service for 12 in "French Blue" and gold was made by
Category
1920s Italian Other Antique Silver Service
Materials
Glass
Hicks and Meigh Hand Painted Botanical Complete Dessert Service
By Hicks
Meigh
Located in Great Barrington, MA
tureens complete this exceptional dessert service.
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Paste, Porcelain
Hache e Pepin Le Halleur France - 1876 Dinner Service
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant French Porcelain Dinner Service by Hache & Pepin Le Halleur, Vierzon – Paris, 1876
A
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
The pieces of this exceptional
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
C. 1900 WR Humphreys
Co Fish Service Set with Antler Handles in Case
By W.R. Humphreys
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 cased fish service for 6 by WR Humphreys
Co, Sheffield, England. Antler handles
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Silver Service
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver Plate
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service. 18 plates, 7 shaped dishes, 1
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Circa 1840 English Antique Children
s Play Ceramic Dinner Service - 5 Pieces
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 collection of 5 child's play dinner service pieces. Blue & white Staffordshire. Charming
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic
$125 Sale Price
44% Off
"Folded" Fruit Bowl of service Bracquemond-Rousseau / Faience Montereau
By Creil et Montereau, Félix Bracquemond
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Japonism "Folded" Fruit Bowl from service "Bracquemond-Rousseau" of Faience Manufacture Creil
Category
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Faience
Chinese Export Blue
White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl
Tea
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,152 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Tiffany Gold Favrile Blown Glass Cordial Service, Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1902
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A remarkable early 20th century cordial service by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1902, exemplifying
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fine Paris Porcelain Empire Coffee Service, Gilt-Decorated, Circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Paris Porcelain Empire Gilt-Decorated and Floral Painted Coffee Service.
Comprising a
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal, a tea service for ten people. 1920/30’s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a tea service for ten people.
Including ten teacups with matching saucers.
Hand
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Category
1820s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orangeade service in enamelled Moser crystal, 19th century.
Enamelled Moser crystal orangeade
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 24 plates, pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, pair of shell dishes and a pair of rectangular dishes. The bright blue ground interspersed with gilt-edged reticulatio...
Category
1830s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Liquor Service Decanter and Eight Glasses, Holmegaard, 1930s
By Holmegaard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Liquor service made of glass with applied pewter decoration, comprising a decanter and eight
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Pewter
KPM, Berlin, Royal Ivory Tea Service in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Royal Ivory tea service in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration for six people
Category
1920s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rogers Aesthetic Period Six Piece Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine antique service in very good condition. With fine chased decoration in the Japanese manner
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Vermeil, Silver Plate
Minton Dessert Service with Butterflies and Flowers and Gold Rims
By Minton
Located in Pembroke, MA
Extraordinary porcelain dessert service attributed to Minton comprising 23 pieces with turquoise
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Felspar Floral Dessert Service, Yellow, Butterfly Handles, circa 1822
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and very rare dessert service made by Spode in 1822, which was the Regency era
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf
Swans
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete hand blown Venetian stemware service made by Salviati, circa 1920s. The 36 piece
Category
1920s Italian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional 13 Pc, Porcelain Seafood Service by Haviland Limoges Circa. 1890
By Limoges, Haviland
Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite seafood service set, produced by the renowned Haviland & Co. of Limoges, France
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$2,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Caughley Dish, Harlequin Pattern in Style of Donegall Service, ca 1793
By Chamberlains Worcester, Caughley Porcelain
Located in London, GB
usually belonged to a large dessert service, however, it is possible that this was a sampler, showing
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Jules Vieillard
Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
By Amedee de Caranza
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
.
This extremely rare service comprises twenty-seven fine earthenware pieces decorated with polychrome
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Silver Service
Materials
Faience
Late Victorian English Dessert Service Set, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
This late Victorian English Dessert service set, circa 1880, would make a lovely addition to your
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Cobalt Ground Dessert Service, Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a tazza (height 6.75", diameter 9.25"), two smaller tazza; a sauce tureen and cover; twelve plates; and one smaller plate.
Category
1830s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
French porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 10 People
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice coffee or tea service from the first half of the 20th century for 10 people.
Beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$248 Sale Price
25% Off
Louis-Philippe Paris Porcelain Fuschia Service Plates and Compotes, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis-Philippe period Paris porcelain service plates from the mid-19th century, with fuschia border
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Liquor Service Stamped from Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lovely liquor service in green tinted crystal enhanced with Art Nouveau-inspired ornaments painted
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Pinxton Tea Service, Monochrome Orange Japanese Style Blood
Milk, ca 1800
By William Billingsly
Located in London, GB
Any porcelain made at the Pinxton porcelain factory is rare, but to find a complete tea service is
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Cut Crystal Tableware Serving Bowl Service / 9 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite set of Val Saint Lambert tableware cobalt blue crystal serving bowl service for 9 people
Category
1920s Belgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
KPM Porcelain Coffee, Tea Service, 19th Century, Germany
1834-1837
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Delft, NL
KPM porcelain coffee, tea service, 19th century, Germany
11 pieces KPM porcelain, marked with
Category
19th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Porcelain gold gilt coffee set for six + sugar pot with lid. France, 1930-1940.
This set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers and 1 sugar pot with handles.
Eye-catchi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,179 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Derby Duesbury Imari Porcelain Dessert Service - 18 Pieces - U.K. - Circa 1825
By Duesbury
Kean 1, Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
service - featuring hand painted Japanese style decoration in iron red, underglaze blue, navy blue and
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Circa 1891-1911 Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1891-1911 Chinese export Rose Medallion porcelain tea service. Service for 6: cups & saucers
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Signed Krautheim Selb-Bavaria Coffee Service
Located in Opole, PL
Presented coffee service was manufactured in K&A (Krautheim & Adelberg Selb Bavaria) Manufactory in
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusually decorated custom ordered dessert service embellished with an Art Nouveau style raised
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Tiffany Gold Favrile Blown Glass Wine Service/ 8 People, Circa 1905-1915
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A remarkable early 20th century wine service by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this set of eight glasses
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
French Maritime Landscape Dinner Service Creil&Montereau hand painted circa 1889
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
printed decorations, hand-finished with brushwork, reflect exceptional craftsmanship. This service was
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six
By Limoges
Located in Barcelona, ES
Limoges Porcelain gold gilt coffee set + bread and butter plates for six. France, 1930s.
The set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers and 6 bread and butter / dessert plat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,885 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Porcelain Part Dessert Japan Pattern Service, Hammersley Factory
By Hammersley
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Japan Pattern Part Dessert Service,
Pattern No. "9771",
Hammersley & Co.,
19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Service of 5 Fischer and Mieg Porcelain Cups and Saucers - Circa 1850
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 5 porcelain cups and saucers from the Fischer and Mieg manufactory.
The cups, shaped like an open flower, feature a rich multicolour and gold floral decoration. The rim is hig...
Category
1850s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold Plate
White Opaline Service with Black and Gold Decoration
By Jean-Baptiste Desvignes
Located in Paris, FR
Service known as "glass of water" in white opaline with black and gold decoration with flowery
Category
1820s French Charles X Antique Silver Service
Materials
Opaline Glass
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Signed Webb 36 Pc Set Hand Blown Amethyst Cut to Clear Crystal Stemware Service
By Thomas Webb
Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and amazing amethyst overlay cut to clear stemware service for 12 made and signed by
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Porcelain Coffee Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Austrian porcelain coffee service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A beige and gold porcelain
Category
19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant French Opaline Glass Night Service, Early 19th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
This stunning night service, crafted from milky white opaline glass, is an exceptional example of
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal
Brown-Westhead Moore
Cie, « Fables of la Fontaine » service, England, c. 1890
By Brown-Westhead
Moore
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming table service consisting of 12 large plates and 4 dessert plates made in ironstone
Category
1890s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce
By Jean Luce
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
100 Pieces Limoges Service signed Charles Field Haviland Aesthetic Movement 1885
By Charles Fields Haviland
Located in Paris, FR
This 19th-century service is signed by world-well-known CFH-GDM Charles Field Haviland. His very
Category
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
UPDATE: SOLD 12 dinner plates, 10 soup plates, one well-and-tree platter. Each piece transfer-printed in blue with panels of classical figures and vases, comprising: a soup tureen an...
Category
Early 19th Century English 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 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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