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Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255 pieces. This service includes:
12
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pcs Dinner
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Sterling by Weidlich Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pieces Dinner
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Dinner Size Lady Sterling by Weidlich circa 1925 sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate
Crystal Hors D
oeuvres Service Tray.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield "Viners Ltd" Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Hors D'oeuvres Fitted Service
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
monumental 950 Silver Flatware Set in the pattern Filet Coquille AKA Shell Design by Andre Aucoc (Paris
Category
1850s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Albany by Mappin
Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
significance in the world of silver and jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marquise by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 46 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
chief designer and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ionic by John Polhemus Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces Rare
By Tiffany
Co., John Polhamus
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Ionic by John Polhamus, circa 1860 sterling silver flatware set, retailed by Tiffany & Co., 62
Category
1850s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 101 pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver flatware set - 101 pieces. This is an
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
displays the magnificence of high quality sterling silver to its fullest.
CRAFTSMAN BY TOWLE sterling
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian 800 Alfred Pollack Silver Flatware Set Service Fitted Box 115 Pieces
By Roland Rainer Emil
Alfred Pollack
Located in Big Bend, WI
Austrian 800 silver Alfred Pollack flatware set - massive 115 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
American Coin Silver Four-Piece Tea Service w/ English Plated Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Coin Silver Four-Piece Tea Service with an English Silver Plate Tray
1860-1876. Each
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Masters by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Service Dinner Set Multi Motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb multi-motif figural Old Masters by Gorham, circa 1885, sterling silver flatware set, 58
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kings Court by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pieces
By Frank M. Whiting
Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kings Court (formerly Neapolitan) by Frank Whiting sterling silver 51 piece set. This classic
Category
1890s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hawthorne by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 pieces
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Hawthorne by Reed & Barton c1934 sterling silver flatware set, 47 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattail Antique by Dominick
Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs
By Dominick
Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Rattail Antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon size Flatware set
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By Chawner
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bachelor tea set/service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Georgian Silver Soup Tureens on Stands 1777 Lonsdale Service
By John Parker
Edward Wakelin
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique Georgian Silver Soup Tureens as part of an important service for the
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 pc Aesthetic Birds
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This Japonesque
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rococo by Dominick
Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Dominick
Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Rococo by Dominick & Haff, circa 1888, Sterling silver Flatware set, 72 pieces. This
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service by Tiffany
Company
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Tiffany & Company. The service comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, lidded sugar pot and a creamer, all
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sheaf of Wheat by Durgin Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 91 pcs Dinner
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Sheaf of Wheat by Durgin-Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 91 pieces. This set
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Silver and Vermeil Service circa 1875-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI style and very handsome in its original fitted case.
Category
1870s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Bougainville by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs in Box
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Bougainville by Puiforcat France sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Incredible Teniers style sterling silver tea and coffee service hallmarked 1880
By Daniel
Charles Houle
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tea Set, is elaborately decorated with a tavern scene in the manner of the famous Flemish
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Hutton
Sons English Victorian Silver Plated Fish Service Cutlery Set
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique William Hutton & Sons English Victorian Silver Plated Fish Service Cutlery Set. Listing
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Repousse Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pc
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baltimore rose by Schofield repousse sterling silver flatware set - 106 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Diana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 101 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
LADY DIANA BY TOWLE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET FOR 12 SERVICE 101 PIECES
LADY DIANA BY TOWLE
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Five-Piece Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful early 20th century French or other European nation five-piece tea and coffee service
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,450 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Lafayette Engraved by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 110 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Lafayette Engraved by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 110 pieces. This pattern has
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Four Piece English Parcel-Gilt Silver Bachelor Tea Service
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1878, Maker: Frederic Elkington. Comprising a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and pair of sugar tongs. Finely engraved in Japanese taste with beards and bamboo.
Category
1870s British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Breakfast Spoon Service Mixed Set / 8
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled sterling silver breakfast service, consisting of a pastry server, two jam spoons and
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Engraved by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set with intricate hand engraved design, 85 pieces. This
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Four People
Located in København, Copenhagen
In hammered silver for four people, 1920s.
Consisting of four dinner knives, four dinner forks and
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
displays the magnificence of high quality sterling silver to its fullest.
Craftsman by Towle sterling
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Exterior Engraved Details
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
-plated four piece tea / coffee service, meticulously crafted by the renowned Elkington silver company
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold, Silver Plate
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Baronial Old by Gorham circa 1897 sterling silver flatware set, 144 pieces with superb
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tulipan by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tulipan by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. Great starter set! This set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buckingham Narrow by Shreve Sterling Silver Massive Flatware Set Service F mono
By Shreve
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner & luncheon Arts & Crafts BUCKINGHAM NARROW, sterling silver flatware set, 162
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible monumental Dinner and Luncheon Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 310
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces
By Dominick
Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Renaissance by Dominick and Haff flatware set, 95 pieces. This scarce figural pattern features a Renaissance Man's face on the handle and on the back of the soon bowl - in ...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Orange Blossom by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 110 pc Lunch
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Old Orange Blossom by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 110 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grape by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pieces Early
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early, scarce "Grape" by Whiting, patented 1855, sterling silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
English King by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
superintendent of Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
ANTIQUE INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL SOLiD SILVER TEA SERVICE OOMERSI MAWJI
SONS
By Oomersi Mawji
Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original circa 1870 Indian Repoussé Colonial Solid Silver tea service attributed to Oomersi Mawji & Son’s
Category
1870s Indian High Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
English King by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
superintendent of Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 135 pcs Many servers
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set
Category
1920s Louis XIV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful meadow rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Art Nouveau dinner size Lily of the Valley by Whiting c1885 sterling silver flatware set
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sturbridge by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 pc Dn
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
English King by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 69 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was referred to as
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cocktail Party Aperitif Tray, English, Silver Plated, Service, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cocktail party aperitif tray. An English, silver plate and glass hors d'ouvres
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Virginia Sterling by Weidlich Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service "S" Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Virginia Sterling by Weidlich sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes
Category
1920s American 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 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.
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