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Stylish antique Edwardian sterling silver claret jug by Heath
Middleton 1906
By Heath
Middleton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Heath & Middleton, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware set with ornate rococo design - 57 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Holland, Aldwinckle,
Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Queen's
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
P. Hertz, Danish silversmith - Royal Purveyor. "Old Danish" silver sugar sifter
Located in København, Copenhagen
P. Hertz, Danish silversmith - Royal Purveyor.
"Old Danish" sugar sifter in 830 silver.
Dated
Category
1910s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen, set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, a set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver.
Hallmark from 1926-1928.
Perfect
Category
1920s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish silversmiths. Large "Old Danish" serving spade and nutcracker in silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish silversmiths. Large "Old Danish" serving spade and "Old Danish" nutcracker in 830 silver
Category
1920s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver
Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This group of 80 silver and gilt table wares is a delightful selection of Chinese and Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver
Josef Hoffmann Silver Bowl for Wiener Werkstätte, Art Deco, 16.5\"
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
A silver bowls hand carved, made of silver and hallmarked on the lower bottom.
In style of
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ornate George IV period sterling silver egg cruet hallmarked in Edinburgh 1824
By James McKay
Located in London, London
Silver Egg Cruet, is ornate in design, with 6 egg cups and spoons all with gilt interiors. The egg cruet
Category
1820s Scottish George IV Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a broken egg and fixed on two claws
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a broken egg and fixed with two claws, resting
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated cruet set with a unusual ornate silver plated
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
$613 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Silver Plated Rose Decor Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated bowl with handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Rare and collectible silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a basket made 1882
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, London
Made in 1882 by Elkington & Co., this charming, novelty, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Spoon
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buckingshire Sheffield England Silver Plated Victorian Tip Kettle and Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Buckingshire Sheffield England Silver Plated Victorian Tip Kettle and Stand. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of six silver teaspoons
sugar scoops w/ reliefs on the ends of the handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with reliefs on the ends of the
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Silver fish knife and fork with reliefs, engravings and fluted handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife and fork with reliefs, engravings and fluted handles. Metal: Silver
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Marquise by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 46 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
chief designer and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Beaded. Two meat forks in 830 silver. 1915-1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Beaded.
Two meat forks in 830 silver.
1915-1930 hallmark.
In excellent condition
Category
1910s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863
By Edward Ker Reid
Located in London, London
Silver Christening Mug, features a cast ornate handle, a gilt interior, and striking engraving to the
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Viking, cake knife in 830 silver. Stainless steel blade.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Viking, cake knife in 830 silver.
Stainless steel blade.
Stamped with 1915-1932
Category
1910s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 7 Tiffany
Co Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Windham pattern.
No monogram
Category
1920s Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Russian Silver Niello Tankard, Moscow, 1854
Located in CABA, AR
solid silver adorned with intricate niello work. The tankard features a traditional form, characterized
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Silver Basket with Blue Glass in Empire Style, 1915
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver basket with blue glass in Empire style, 1915
Dutch Silver basket in Empire style with
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 98 pieces O monogram Pyramid Design
Located in Big Bend, WI
German 800 Silver by Vereinigte Silberwarentabnken Flatware set with pyramid design - 98 pieces
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Three Rare Georg Jensen Bell Silver Cold Meat Forks, 830S
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three rare Georg Jensen bell silver cold meat forks (830S).
Dated 1904-1908.
Length: 16 cm.
In
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
English silver napkin rings by William Hutton
Sons, 1895
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Delft, NL
English silver napkin rings by William Hutton & Sons, 1895
Two napkin rings in silver made by
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique 1910s Pair of Arts
Crafts Style Sterling Silver Preserve Spoons
By David
Maurice Davis 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver preserve
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Children
s Cutlery Silver Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte circa 1923 Jugendstil
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Silver children’s cutlery set designed by Josef Hoffmann and Eduard J. Wimmer-Wisgrill manufactured
Category
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Early 20th Century Silver Tea Accessories with Original Box
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
includes a full collection of 19 pieces of silver plated flatware, snugly nestled within the original case
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Evald Nielsen, Danish Silversmith, Two Hammered Sugar Spoons in 830 Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen, Danish silversmith. Two hammered sugar spoons in Danish 830 silver. One spoon model
Category
1920s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated leaf bowl with bakelite Apple handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silvered Nupkin Holder Art Deco vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Nupkin Holder Art Deco vienna around 1920s
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
Silver-Plated Cutlery Set for a Child, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver-plated cutlery set for a child, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A Napoleon III period
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Cohr Salad Set in Silver and Stainless Steel, 1910s / 20s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Cohr salad set in silver and stainless steel. 1910s / 20s.
Measure: Length: 18 cm.
Stamped.
In
Category
1910s Danish Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set. Item features Cherub
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Extensive Silver-Plate Table Service by English Firm Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
Extensive silver plate table service by English firm Elkington
English, circa 1850
Size: Chest
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver toothpick holder with golden chalice resting on a vine and a cut-out base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with golden chalice resting on a vine and cut-out base. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Lunch Fork in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 14 lunch fork in hammered silver, 1920s.
13 forks are available.
Measures
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Victorian Silver Filagree Napkin Rings - Made in 1890
By E.S. Barnsley
Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, feature filagree decoration and bead detailing throughout. Each
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder w/ goat on a plinth cut w/ reliefs
resting on 4 feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with goat on a plinth with reliefs and resting on four feet
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Russian Gilt Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Salt and Spoon
Located in Norton, MA
FINE RUSSIAN ENAMELED SALT AND SPOON
Diameter of salt 2 1/16"x2 1/4" H, hallmarked.
Spoon, 2 7/8" L
54.8 grams
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of George III sterling silver sauce boats made in London in 1772
By John Carter II
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature gadroon borders, pedestal bases, and engraved crests. Each
Category
1770s English George III Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen
Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910
A silver grape
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Pepper Pot by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare little pepper pot or pepperette by the top-notch English silversmith, Mappin and Webb.
Of course what makes this a rare piece is the it being in the form of a ...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 antique sterling silver napkin rings made in 1922
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are plain in design, and are presented in their original box. Each napkin
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch silver mounted crystal-cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925
Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Peugeot Frères Pepper Grinder Silver Plated
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage pepper mill grinder signed Peugeot Frères. Personal initials engraved at center panel.
Dimensions: 4.5 H x 2 diameter.
Preowned original vintage
Tes...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau German Silver Napkin Ring w. Glass Cabochons
By Gebruder Kuhn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique Art Nouveau German 0.800 silver napkin ring is a stunning and intricately crafted piece
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 12 silver teaspoons
sugar shovel with fleur-de-lis accents
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with raised handles and fleur-de-lis
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Art Nouveau dinner size Lily of the Valley by Whiting c1885 sterling silver flatware set
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serving cutlery in a case. Silver, etc. Puiforcat, France, ca 1900.
By Puiforcat
Located in Madrid, ES
Serving cutlery in a case. Silver, gilt silver, textile, etc. Puiforcat, France, circa 1900.
With
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver, Other
Pair Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells Dishes 1818 Robert Garrard
By Robert Garrard I
Located in London, GB
A pair of classic George III Antique Silver Butter Shells in a traditional shell form. The shells
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,081 Sale Price
20% Off
Tétard Frères Sterling Silver 160-Piece Flatware Set in Valios
?
Pattern
By Tetard Freres
Located in New York, NY
Tétard Frères sterling silver 160-piece Parisian flatware set in rare Art Deco pattern (possibly
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
German silver salver with the text "A friend in need is a friend indeed"
By Gebruder Kuhn
Located in Delft, NL
German silver salver with the text "A friend in need is a friend indeed"
A rectangular Chippendale
Category
19th Century German Antique Silver Tableware
Materials
Silver
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Antique Silver Tableware For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique silver tableware available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique silver tableware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique silver tableware, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany
Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Reed and Barton each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique silver tableware that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Silver Tableware?
The average selling price for a piece of antique silver tableware at 1stDibs is $1,676, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
Questions About Antique Silver Tableware
- 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 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 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 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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Antique Wedgwood Dinner Set
Dutch Silver Teapot
Edwardian Silver Canteen
Hanoverian Spoon
Pairpoint Silver Plate
Antique Silver Pie Server
Barker Brothers Antique Silver
Food Pusher
Initial J Engraved
Shell Salt Cellars
Antique Wedgwood Dinner Service
Lunt Mount Vernon