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Antique Dutch Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver three piece tea service; part of our
Category
Early 1800s Danish Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
By John Gilbert
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature hallmarks.
Each piece of this silver flatware service is fitted with the original hallmarked
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique Georgian English sterling silver and cut-glass nine
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver flatware service for twelve
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an
Category
1880s American Moorish Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service
By Yu Chang
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning and complete seven-piece Chinese export silver tea and coffee service was crafted by
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Gilt Sterling Silver 1927 Child Bowl
Underplate with Children Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver flatware service for twelve
Category
1890s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Sixty-Two Piece Flatware Service
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham Sterling Silver Sixty-Two Piece Flatware Service.
Marked, Pat. 1895, Sterling. In the
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Gorham Gold and Sterling Silver 1915 Trophy Cup Chattanooga Golf
Country Club
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child
s Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery (1906)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in 1906.
This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired; for further
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique silver plated coffee and tea set by Elkington
Co, England, 1880s
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
manufacturers under the auspices of British Silverware Ltd.
The antique silver service has the original
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany
Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co.
This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charles Thomas Fox Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Charles Thomas Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine antique George IV English sterling silver three piece tea service / set made
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child
s Christening Mug Art Deco Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an impressive
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Ten Persons
By Hessenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Crescent moon and crown
This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a
Category
1910s German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Tea service in embossed silver with floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tea service embossed with floral and plant motifs, including a milk jug, coffee
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
$6,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three-piece tea service; an
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By George Richards Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tea set or service, boxed, an addition to our diverse silver tea ware collection.
This exceptional
Category
1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Portuguese Silver Tea and Coffee Service 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese silver tea and coffee service
19th Century
composed of, teapot, coffee maker, milk jug
Category
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service - Antique Circa 1920
An exceptional, fine and
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Beautiful Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tea
Coffee Service
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful 19th Century Victorian antique silver plated tea and coffee service including a coffee
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
$455 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine Gorham Six-Piece Sterling Silver Tea
Coffee Service
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Gorham Six-Piece Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Service
Late 19th Century. Gorham Manufacturing
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 Pieces
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver wheat by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 59 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
silver-plated tea and coffee set (Hard Metal), the oval-shaped pieces are embellished with elegant and
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Sterling Silver Cut Glass 1903 Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Johnson, Walker
Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece tea set in the Queen
Category
1890s English Queen Anne Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery (1906)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, Aldwinckle
Slater in 1906.
This antique silver service can be purchased with dining knives if so
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service
By Carrington
Co, Richard Comyns, Lionel Alfred Crichton 1
Located in London, GB
This twenty-six piece silver toilet service was created in the early 20th century, after a model
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Hukin
Heath
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
grand oval shaped silver tray. This is a magnificent service in excellent condition.
Measurements of
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,474 Sale Price
25% Off
Edwardian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Service
By Walker
Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver four piece tea service in the Queen
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Queen Anne Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Extensive Silver-Plate Table Service by English Firm Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
Extensive silver plate table service by English firm Elkington
English, circa 1850
Size: Chest
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set
Category
19th Century Unknown Other Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
$18,850 / set
19th Century Silver Hand Wrought Tea / Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful American coin silver 3 -piece tea and coffee service in the manner of Thomas Whartenby
Category
1820s North American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Antique Sterling Silver Fish Service for Six
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection.
This fine antique George V sterling silver fish flatware set / service for six persons has been
Category
1920s English Other Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Albany Dessert Service London 1899 Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver albany dessert service London 1899 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Sixteen-piece
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,150 Sale Price
23% Off
Tiffany Silver Gilt Dessert Service, circa 1910
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
One large compote, one medium sized compote, pair of low compotes, 12 plates.
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
$150,000 / set
1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service - Boxed
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set/service - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and rare antique
Category
1920s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver tea
coffee service with kettle, tray
relief cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tea and coffee service consisting of kettle, coffee pot, sugar bowl and milk jug with
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
$7,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Walker
Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver tea service has a tapering circular, rounded form onto a swept foot.
The body of each piece is
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Silver Tea
Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in London, GB
solid silver 4-piece service in the manner of Edward Farrell decorated in high relief with scenes of
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Robert Hennell III
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tea and coffee service/set; part of our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Walker
Hall Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea Service
By Walker
Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
coffee service, an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional, antique Edwardian four
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, Art Deco Fish Cutlery Service in Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bremer silberwarenfabrik, Germany. Art Deco fish cutlery service in silver complete for 12 people
Category
1910s German Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver Tableware Cordial
s Service / Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless luxury of this early 20th century American sterling silver barware
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important English Silver Flatware Service by Francis Higgins II
By Francis Higgins II
Located in London, GB
Important English silver flatware service by Francis Higgins II
English, 1840
Knives: Height 20cm
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
SILVER WHEAT BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 40 Pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Tray With A Booths Old Willow Pattern Tea Service
Located in Kent, Dover
A silver tea tray, engraved from a Dorset army regiment as a gift c.1919, complete with an English
Category
1910s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver flatware service, in sterling standard, for twelve persons have been crafted in the Old English
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Honeysuckle by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Scarce c1870
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Honeysuckle by Whiting, circa 1870, sterling silver Flatware set - 40 pieces (including Mother of
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco French silver coffee and tea service, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco French silver coffee and tea service, 1920
An Art Deco French coffee and tea service
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Antique 1800s Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three-Piece Antique Anglo Indian Silver Tea Service
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined three-piece antique Anglo-Indian tea set with scrolled acanthus leaf handles and hand chased depicting landscapes with animals and palm trees. Signed Goopee Nath Dutt, Calcut...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
heron's head erased.
Each piece of this antique silver dessert service is fitted with the original and
Category
1840s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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 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 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 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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