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Period Louis XVI Sterling Table Spoon, Paris, 1789
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI sterling table spoon, Paris, 1789 A tour de force of the Louis XVI style with
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Twelve gold-plated guilloche coffee spoons with monogrammed handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve coffee spoons in guilloche gilt silver and monogram cards. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Antique Royal Norfolk Lidded Sugar Bowls with Spoons
Located in Bradenton, FL
A matching pair of English fine china lidded sugar bowls with spoons made by Royal Norfolk of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Coconut Wood Rice Spoons
Located in New York, NY
We have a collection of beautiful, antique coconut wood spoons set on a stand. All unique, all
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Wood, Coconut, Reclaimed Wood

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Teaspoon in Silver. 7 Spoons in Stock. Denmark 1920/30s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 6, teaspoon in silver. Seven spoons in stock. Denmark 1920s-1930s. Measures
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
. Wonderful unique ergomonic cut out and primitive design. A small pivoting / hidden silver spoon / receptacle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Metal

19th Century Christofle Coffee Spoons, Set of 8
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Antique coffee spoons made by Christofle in the second half of the 19th century. The pattern is
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Bigelow, Kennard and Co. Arts and Crafts Sterling Spoons
By Bigelow Kennard Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely and unusual set of Arts and Crafts Spoons in sterling with vermeil bowls, hand-hammered from
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Novelty Spoon Warmer 1868 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare antique English silver plated spoon warmer, bearing Victorian
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

19Thc Pewter Serving Spoons -10 Pcs. Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This complete set of ten pewter large spoons.The condition is very good.Very rare to find a
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Pewter

Danish silversmiths, Cohr, Heimbürger, and others. Set of four jam spoons.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish silversmiths, Cohr, Heimbürger, and others. Set of four jam spoons in 830 silver, featuring
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh by George Dalgleish, 1816
Located in London, GB
A Rare George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh in 1816 by George Dalgleish. The Butter Spoon is
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19th Century Scottish George III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen, Viking, rare salt spoon with amber-colored horn part.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Viking, rare salt spoon with amber-colored horn part. A handle made of sterling
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1910s Danish Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork Spoon Salad Servers
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
at the base of the spoon's bowl, some surface scratches throughout, and other signs of expected light
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Majolica Volute Shell Spoon Warmer
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica spoon warmer which features a volute shell resting on coral. Colouration: yellow
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Majolica

Six gilded souvenir spoons with Olympic athlete motifs and Antwerp reference
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six souvenir spoons in gilded silver with an Olympic athlete and warriors on
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Sterling Berry Spoon by Mary Sumner, Important Woman Silversmith Early 19th c
Located in valatie, NY
Sterling Berry Spoon by Mary Sumner, Important Woman Silversmith Early 19th c. The spoon is very
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Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rice spoon and serving with reliefs and grooves on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rice and serving spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Rare Coburg Pattern Sifter Spoon Made in London by George Adams, 1853
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
A Rare Coburg Pattern Sifter Spoon Made in London in 1853 by George Adams The Sifter is modelled
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19th Century English Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Powdered sugar spoon, Bracia Buch, Poland, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Powdered sugar spoon made of plated metal Dipper with a leaf-shaped strainer, handle in the form
Category

Late 19th Century Polish Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

6 Wilcox Wagoner Sterling Salt Cellars, Pepper Shakers, Salt Spoons by Watson
By Wilcox and Wagoner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Art Deco sterling silver open salt cellars, salt spoons and pepper shakers made by
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Twelve gilded dessert spoons and sugar tong with reliefs and monogram, cased
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve dessert spoons and a sugar tong in gilded silver with reliefs involving
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau French Silverplate Wine Tester Christofle s Paiva Strawberry Spoon
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau french silverplate sommelier wine tester Christofle's 'Paiva Strawberry Spoon' By
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper, Metal

Three Early American Mid-18th Century Etched Sterling Spoons, circa 1752
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three early American mid-18th century etched sterling spoons, circa 1752 Two spoons etched on
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Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Anchor Rogers Estate Silverplate Cream Soup Spoons, set of 12
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Anchor Rogers Silver Company, a set of twelve silver-plated cream soup or bouillon spoons
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Early 1900s American International Style Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 French Gien Ceramic Escargot Plates with Matching Spoons, circa 1920
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
plates and eight silver-plated spoons. Each plate, measuring 8.25 inches in diameter by 7.5 inches across
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six French Vermeil Coffee Spoons
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful boxed set of six vermeil coffee spoons, dating from the French Restoration Period. The
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Vermeil

Set of 6 George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons by John Cornforth, 1794
By John Cornforth
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine & Rare Set of Six George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons Made in Edinburgh in 1794 by
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18th Century Scottish George III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

NAPOLEON III Antique 1860 French 12 Sterling Coffee Spoons Set In Fitted Ebony
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid .800/.999 silver standard and hand embellished with floriated engravings. The spoons are
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, English and Made circa 1830. This
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19th Century William IV Antique Silver Spoon

French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890. Decorated with flowers.
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are
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Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

R. Wallace Sons SS Bent Handle Baby Spoon With "Jack and Jill" Engraved Bowl
By R. Wallace Sons Co.
Located in valatie, NY
R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Silver Bent Handle Baby Spoon With "Jack and Jill" Engraved Bowl. Girl
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fruit spoons designed by Thomas Wilkes Barker in 1825. Gorgeous pair of antique Georgian
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18th Century English George IV Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Six spoons and sugar ladle with 200/500 reis coins and Portuguese arms
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six coffee spoons and sugar ladle with 200/500 reis coins and Portuguese coat
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood Majolica Shell-Form Spoon Warmer, Circa 1872
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Majolica shell-form spoon warmer, circa 1872. The warmer is naturalistically modeled as a
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Minton Majolica Shell Spoon Warmer which features a volute shell resting on coral
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1870s Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Majolica

Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Ladle Spoon
Located in New York, NY
includes bowl with ball feet, plate, and ladle spoon. All hand painted with desert palm scene. Plate and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

Silver dessert set
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver dessert set with two spoons, fork, spatula and raised handles. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Silver dessert set
Silver dessert set
$1,000 / set
Antique Coconut Wood Rice Spoon on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
We have a collection of beautiful antique coconut wood spoons set on a stand from Sumatra. All
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Wood, Coconut, Reclaimed Wood

Early 19th c Sterling Berry Spoon with Embossed Gold Washed Wave Edged Bowl
Located in valatie, NY
Early 19th c Sterling Berry Spoon with Embossed Gold Washed Wave Edged Bowl. The handle and bowl
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquered Wooden Spoon Shamoji
Located in Vancouver, BC
This incredibly beautiful and functional red lacquered hardwood spoon is truly one of a kind. The
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1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Set of Three 19th Century Horn Spoons
Located in High Point, NC
Set of three 19th century horn spoons with silver shields on the handles. They are so charming and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Horn

Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and probably unique, tall grotesque figural ewer or spoon/ladle warmer by Robert
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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Stoneware

Meissen, Germany, mustard pot with original spoon. Floral motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, mustard pot with original spoon. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold
Category

1920s German Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin Heath 19th C
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut boxed twelve piece silver plated dessert service
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

George Jones English Majolica Albino Strawberry Spoon
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A George Jones Majolica Strawberry spoon, England, circa 1870. In the Aesthetic taste and glazed
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Earthenware

George III Hanoverian "Hook End" Serving Spoon Made in Dublin by Joseph Cullen
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Early George III Hanoverian "Hook End" Serving/basting Spoon Made in Dublin in 1766 by
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18th Century Irish George III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box
By Theodor Olsens
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tongs in fitted fan-shaped box, by Thedeodor
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Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Two Blue Onion egg cups with spoons. Approx. 1920s/30s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Blue Onion egg cups with spoons in porcelain. Hand-painted. Approximately from the 1920s/30s
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1920s Unknown Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

A William IV Caddy Spoon, John Lawrence Co, Birmingham, 1834
By John Lawrence Co. 1
Located in London, GB
A William IV Caddy Spoon, John Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, 1834 The fiddle pattern handle engraved
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19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Spoon

Cut-out silver dessert set
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Dessert set in cut and embossed silver with fork, two spoons and knife. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Brass Snake-Form Serpentine Demitasse Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Demitasse sugar spoons in brass with snake-form handles (ca. 1920s). Elegant pair in all unpolished
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Brass

George III Caddy Spoon Made by Samuel Pemberton in Birmingham, 1804
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in London, GB
A Rare George III Caddy Spoon Made by Samuel Pemberton in Birmingham in 1804. The Caddy Spoon
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19th Century English George III Antique Silver Spoon

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks Bettridge, 1805
By Cocks Bettridge
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham in 1805 by Cocks & Bettridge. This very fine
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19th Century English George III Antique Silver Spoon

An assembled collection of 8 blue and white Chinese porcelain spoons.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An assembled collection of 8 blue and white Chinese porcelain spoons. Each spoon modeled with a
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Silver Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver spoon for your home. An antique silver spoon — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver spoon — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver spoon made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique silver spoon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Spoon?

An antique silver spoon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $752, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $27,494.

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 Spoon
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    In English-speaking countries, a silver spoon is typically a symbol of wealth. The common phrase, “born with a silver spoon in their mouth” refers to someone born into wealth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A silver spoon made by Paul Revere Jr. sold in auction in Dallas, Texas in 2001 for a record-setting price of $32,500 —the highest amount paid for an American silver spoon at this time. Shop a range of antique and vintage silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to tell whether silverware is real silver, buff the utensil with a non-abrasive soft white cloth and if the silver is real it will leave a slight black mark from tarnish.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated spoons may be worth something. Generally, any value from silver-plated flatware comes from its maker, pattern and style rather than from its materials. The reason for this is that silver plate is predominantly base metal and features just a thin layer of genuine silver, which may not be suitable salvage. To learn how much your pieces may be worth, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of spoons and other flatware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What 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, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2022
    Sterling 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.