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Thomas Bradbury
Sons Ltd Antique Edwardian sterling silver tea spoon set of 7
By Thomas Bradbury
Sons Ltd.
Located in Braintree, GB
Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd Antique Edwardian sterling silver tea spoon set of 7.
Comes with a
Category
1910s British Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Antique sterling silver egg cup, spoon
napkin ring in a box. Made in 1921
By Cooper Brothers
Sons
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Egg Cup, Spoon and Napkin Ring set, is plain in design, with reed borders and a gilt
Category
1920s English Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of twelve coffee spoons w/ sugar shovel in embossed silver w/ floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve coffee spoons with sugar shovel in embossed silver with floral motifs
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
William Hutton
Sons, Antique Silver-Plate Serving Spoons, U.K., circa 1900
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Chatham, ON
WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS - Antique pair of silver-plate serving spoons - signed on the back of each
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90
By Hester Bateman
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90. With bright cut decoration and
Category
1780s English George III Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 10 19th Century Elkington
Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of antique English silver plated desert spoons or shovels.
By Elkington & Co.
Each
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Hukin
Heath, Dresser style, A silver-plated sugar bowl
matching sugar spoon
By Christopher Dresser, Hukin
Heath
Located in London, GB
Hukin and Heath, Dr C Dresser style of, A silver plated sugar bowl and matching sugar sifting spoon.
Category
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of six silver coffee spoons and sugar shovel with reliefs on the handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six silver coffee spoons and sugar shovel with reliefs on the handles. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Wendall Mfg Co Ariel Sterling Silver Serving Spoon and Fork Set w/mono #15601
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving set including a fork and spoon in the Ariel pattern by Wendell
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II Georgian Silver Basting Spoon / Hash / Serving London c. 1745
Located in London, GB
A large Antique early Georgian George II sterling Silver Hash Spoon / Basting Spoon / Serving Spoon
Category
1740s English George II Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Pair of George I Britannia Silver .958 Fine Table Spoons, London 1719
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare pair of George I Britannia Standard Silver (.958 fine) Hanoverian ‘Rat-Tail’ tablespoons
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Set with Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique sterling silver serving spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rice and serving spoon in guilloche silver with a monogrammed card on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rice and serving spoon in guilloche silver with a monogrammed card on the handle
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$625 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of twelve coffee spoons
sugar shovel in gilded silver w/ embossed handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve coffee spoons and sugar shovel in gilded silver with embossed handles
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co Raspberry Vine Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bon Bon Spoon w/mon #15478
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash shell bowl bon bon spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Raspberry Vine pattern
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver rice and serving spoon with friezes and a crown engraved on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with friezes and crown engraved on the handle. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs and a medallion on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rice and serving spoon in silver with reliefs and medallion on the handle. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$550 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of 2 Tiffany
Co Broom Corn Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoons w/Mono #15281
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver grapefruit spoons in the Broom Corn pattern by Tiffany & Co
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, Dated 1915-1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley sterling silver dessert spoon.
There are three spoons available
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver gravy boat with floral motifs engraved on the plate, cup and spoon
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver gravy boat with floral motifs engraved on the plate, bowl and spoon. . Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$1,625 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver rice
serving spoon w/ floral reliefs on the handle
a monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with floral reliefs on the handle surrounding a monogram
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$625 Sale Price
50% Off
Dutch Silver Occasional Spoon with Stork Handle Made by Gerardus Schoorl, 1904
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver occasional spoon with stork handle made by Gerardus Schoorl (1874-1914)
With The
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
24 piece Cutlery A Set of Silver Plated Dinner Spoon
Fork in Wooden Box
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 24 silver plated antique valuable luxury handle sterling silver dining cutlery
Category
1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$862 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Rome, c1830’s Silver Sugar Bowl with 12 Coronet Sugar Spoons, by F Grimaldi.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nobleman -
each sugar spoon engraved with 7-pearl coronet
(for a Baron)
It’s a fascinating piece of the
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Guilloché silver sugar bowl w/ flower-shaped knob, spoon
4 cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver sugar bowl with flower-shaped knob on the lid, spoon and four cut-out
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$1,375 Sale Price
50% Off
Dutch 19th Century Crystal and Silver Sugar Bowl and a Spoon Vase Set
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th Century crystal and silver sugar bowl and a spoon vase set.
A crystal lidded sugar
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century Silver Heraldic Souvenir Spoon with 5 Pesetas Coin Bowl, Spain
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th Century silver heraldic souvenir spoon with 5 pesetas coin bowl featuring King Alfonso
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Daubree Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Shovels/Spoons In Presentation Case
By Alfred Daubrée
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite antique French set of four silver vermeil ice cream shovels/spoons in a velvet lined
Category
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
$330 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of George III Silver Gilt Sifter Spoons by George Smith and William Fearn
By George Smith III
William Fearn
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Silver Gilt Old English Thread Pattern Sifter Spoons Made in London
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Napkin Rings Vintage Silver-Plated in Cutlery Design Fork, Knife Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
Dimensions: 5 x 6 cm
vintage silver-plated napkin rings, cutlery motif napkin holders, fork knife spoon
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$318 Sale Price
40% Off
Victorian English Sterling Silver Berry Spoon and Grape Shear Set in Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver berry set was made in London England in circa 1880 in the period
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Silver Metal Coffee Spoons in their Original Box, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six spoons of silver metal
The handles of the spoons are carved like acanthus leaves.
these
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Silver Plate Berry Serving Spoons, Leather Case, U.K., 1878
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique - Victorian silver plate berry serving spoons - gold wash to each finely detailed and
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Grape Shears
Berry Spoons in Original Case, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver grape shears and berry spoons in original case, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver plated desert spoons in unused condition.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver-plated desert spoons in almost unused condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton
By Charles Boyton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, heavy, fiddle-back, sterling silver sauce ladle or spoon, made by Charles Boyton of
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
England Silver Sterling Sugar Box Bowl Spoon Glass George Nathan
Ridley Hayes
Located in Berlin, DE
Chester Sterling England sugar box bowl with blue glass insert
Spoon
George Nathan &
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Circa 1833-50 Pair of American Coin Silver Soup Spoons by William Kendrick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1833-50 pair of coin silver soup spoons by William Kendrick, Louisville, KY. Railey family
Category
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker Hall Dr C Dresser style. An Aesthetic Movement silver plated spoon warmer
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Walker Hall Sheffield after a design by Dr C Dresser. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated ostrich
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver rice and serving spoon with a fluted handle in the style of caninhas
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with fluted handle in the reed style. Metal: Silver
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
$700 Sale Price
50% Off
A Rare George I Sterling Silver
Rat-Tail
Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721
By William Spackman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare George I sterling silver marrow scoop, showing an elongated bowl at either end of the
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Sterling Silver Bowl Serving Spoon Napoléon Trois, Minerva Head
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite large sterling silver souce or bowl ladle, sterling handle.
Excellent condition, stamped
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Rococo style silver plate tea caddy spoon - featuring repousse shell shaped decoration with
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th century French Silver Plated Set of 12 Spoon and one Clamp
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice box composed of twelve silver plate small spoons and a clamp dating from the beginning of
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
12 Dutch Silver tea spoons in box by Van Outvorst Junior
son, Amsterdam 1917
Located in Delft, NL
12 Dutch Silver tea spoons in box by Van Outvorst Junior & son Amsterdam 1917
Silver tea spoons in
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Set 4 American coin silver bird back tea spoons by Anthony Simmons, c. 1795-1808
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of four American coin silver bird back tea spoons, engraved in block letters: R, over E*C, and
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Metal
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. The set has 217 pieces in total consisting of 36 dinner silver forks, 36 silver soup spoons, 36 dinner
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Other Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
English Sheffield Silver
Oak Handled Salad Fork
Spoon Serving Pair, c. 1886
By Hammond, Creake
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of silver plated servers with English Oak handles, Sheffield, England, circa 1890.
Showing
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Set of 6 Salts
Spoons, London, c.1876
By Daniel
Charles Houle, Hancock
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian set of six silver table salts and spoons, each of circular form, on three
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Spoons with Figures from Shakespeare
By Atkin Brothers
Located in London, GB
An interesting and decorative cased set of antique fruit spoons, each with a different figural
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
George III Old English Pattern Serving Spoon
Located in London, GB
A George III Old English pattern serving spoon
George Smith III & William Fearn, London (1765
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Silver
Cabinet Cupboard Corner Swedish Baroque 18th Century Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
. Silver spoons not included.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Wood
$11,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Georg Jensen, Viking, a set of twelve dessert spoons.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Viking, a set of twelve dessert spoons in sterling silver (7) and 830 silver (5
Category
1910s Danish Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Art Nouveau Serving Spoon, George W. Shiebler
Co.
By George W. Shiebler
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sterling silver Art Nouveau Serving Spoon by George W. Shiebler & Company. This piece showcases
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
$245 Sale Price
58% Off
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Large Soup/Dinner Spoon, Two-Piece
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the valley silver large soup/dinner spoon.
Two-piece
Measures: 20.5 cm.
In
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon
Three Danish Salt Jars in Silver with Blue Glass Inserts and Salt Spoons
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three Danish salt jars in silver with blue glass inserts and salt spoons.
In very good condition
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon
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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, 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.
- What is the rarest silver spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What does Silver Spoon mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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, 2022A 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, 2022To 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, 2021In 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 9, 2024Yes, 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, 2021How 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021How 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.
- 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.
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