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Antique American Gorham Coin Silver Mary Todd Lincoln Tea
Coffee Service 1861
By Gorham CO.
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Gorham & Co coin silver Mary Todd Lincoln tea and coffee set, 1861.
Gorham & Co had made
Category
1860s American American Empire Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 146 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1
Category
1920s American Louis XIV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 304 Pcs Huge
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Strasbourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 304 pieces. This large set includes:
48
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Palm by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 51 Pieces
By Tiffany
Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in Big Bend, WI
Palm by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemish by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flemish by Tiffany & CO. sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marquise by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Marquise by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 176 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Meadow by Gorham Sterling silver Flatware set - 176 Pieces including many fabulous
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 108 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner size Arts & Crafts "Carmel" by Wallace sterling silver flatware set with stylized
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Meadow Rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 90 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 143 Pieces
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
French Henin
Cie 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service France 165 Pieces
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful monumental French 950 silver flatware set made by Heinin & Cie from 1896, Paris, 165
Category
1890s French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Sterling Rose by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful meadow rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 Pc Lion Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner and luncheon size old Baronial by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with lion
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Fitted Box 81 Pcs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
masterpiece of form and function.
Richelieu by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 81 pieces in
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Russian Silver (.840)- Mounted Fish Serving Set -Service for 12
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, Russian Continental Silver (.840) fish set, Russia, Ca. 1910, service for 12
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco silver soldered tea or coffee service set, including: coffee pot, tea
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 110 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental LOUIS XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 110 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
1920s American Louis XIV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
handled fruit/dessert service for six persons - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection
Category
1890s English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
50 Pieces of Antique Silver Plate Cutlery, Service for 12 With Luncheon
Fish
By Whitaker
Co., Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An English Silver Plate Service for 12 featuring:
12 Fish Forks
12 Fish Knives
12 Lunch Forks
Category
1920s British Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Aperitif Service By Kaiser Germany
By Kaiser
Located in NANTES, FR
Silver-plated aperitif service, circa 1900.
Art Nouveau period, Empire style with palmette
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Robert Bruce by Graff, W
D Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 85 Pcs Dinner
By Graff, Washbourne
Dunn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Robert Bruce by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn sterling silver flatware set of 85 piece, circa 1910
Category
1910s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kings Court by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 76 Pcs M Mono
By Frank M. Whiting
Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kings Court by Frank Whiting sterling silver 76 piece set. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8
Category
1890s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liberty
Co. Tea Service
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century tea service with serving tray is designed & produced by “Liberty
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Pewter
$5,500
Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.
By Richard Hunt
Located in London, GB
Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated six piece matching tea and coffee service.
Measurements :-
Tray
Category
1850s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Still Mood by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set of 27 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Still mood by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 27 pieces. Great starter set! This set
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pcs
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Robert Bruce by Graff, W, D Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 196 Pcs
By Graff Washbourn
Dunn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Robert Bruce by Graff, Washbourne and Dunn (circa 1910) sterling silver flatware set of 196 pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Francis I Older by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Old mark FRANCIS I BY REED & BARTON Sterling Silver flatware set - 87 pieces. This set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Mary Chilton by Towle sterling silver Flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XV by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set of 76 pieces.
This set includes:
12
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemish by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 91 Pc Monogram K
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
with both traditional and modern decoration.
Flemish by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Palm by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 75 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb rare dinner and luncheon Palm by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 75 pieces
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 69 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 69 Pieces. This set includes
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
London 1750 George IV Silver Cruet Service Set with Two Cut Glass Bottles
Located in Brescia, IT
England Mid -18th century circa sterling silver and cut glass cruets service set in George IV style
Category
18th Century English George IV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beaded by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beaded by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medici Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 78 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Medici Old by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 78 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cottage by Gorham Vermeil Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc Din J Mono
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size cottage by Gorham Vermeil (completely gold-washed) sterling silver flatware set, 64
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous dinner size Mary Chilton by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 79 pieces. This set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
.
Monumental dinner size Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 144 pieces. This set includes
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow Rose by Watson/Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Meadow rose by Watson/Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
eight
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sheffield Silver 36-Piece Fish Service in Fitted Case Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate 36-piece fish service for 18-inch fitted case, circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Francis I Old by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
24 Pc., Cased Set of Engraved G.H. Whitaker Silver Fish or Dessert Service
By Whitaker
Co., Ltd.
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Each with beautifully hand engraved silver plated surfaces, sterling silver collar and a bone handle
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Tulipan by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pcs S Mono
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Tulipan by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Heisler 800 Silver, Pre World War II Era 5 Piece Coffee Tea Service Set
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
For your consideration we have this stunning European silver coffee and tea service set. It is a
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Francis I Flatware, Service for 12
By Reed
Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The famous Francis I by Reed and Barton! This pattern is considered one of the finest sterling patterns of all times. The beauty and quality is legendary. The cluster of fruit in the...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,200 / set
Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey
By Allen
Darwin Silver 1, Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit/dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Santsuma Tea Service Set
By Satsuma
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tea service Santsuma set
Japanese game
Immortals Style (Dragon Ware)
Hand painted
Japanese Origin
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Neoclassical Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
$1,150
Art Nouveau WMF Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service Designed by Albert Mayer
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsically refined Jugendstil German silver plate coffee and tea service with tray, designed by
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
. Included are fish service for eighteen, silver hollow handle fruit service for twelve, ice teaspoons, ice
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crystal Beverage Service by Maison Boin-Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Paris, FR
Cut-crystal beverage service with silver-gilt mounts by Maison Boin-Taburet. It is composed of an
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Service
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$5,458 / set
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
silver plated service boasts an incredible repoussé and chased Baroque motif. Elegantly draped maidens
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
$48,500 / set
Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W
By Kwan Wo
Located in London, GB
Kwan Wo, Chinese, active from 1875.
The handles and spouts modelled as bamboo shoots, decorated overall with dragons and clouds in relief, marked 'K.W'.
Total weight 1474.18gr, cof...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
French Porcelain Fish Service
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Set of 13 French porcelain fish service, M&S, including one serving platter, and 12 plates (one
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Service, Limoges, France, in its Original Box, 19th Century.
By Limoges
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee service, Limoges, France, in its original box, 19th century.
Coffee service, 6 cups and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Service
Materials
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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1882 Ltd. Looks to the Future of Ceramics in the U.K. with an Eclectic Exhibition and Auction
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Paul Revere Crafted This Silver Coffee Pot 250 Years Ago
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
From Arne Jacobsen to Zaha Hadid, Top Designers Tackle Tableware
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
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