Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1880s French Empire Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1890s American Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1880s French Rococo Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Silver
1870s Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century American Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Marble, Iron
1890s American Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1910s American Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Silver
1890s British Baroque Revival Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Silver
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Silver
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon Jewelry
Gold Plate
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Finding the Right Silver-flatware-silverplate for You
While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.
Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.
Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.
While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.
Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.
- 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.