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Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful meadow rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This set includes
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Sterling Rose by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 12
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Violet by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 52 Pieces. This set includes: Eight
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Watson/Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Meadow rose by Watson/Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: eight
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful meadow rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes: 12
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Meadow Rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 90 pieces. This set includes: 12
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carthage by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 124 Pcs Dinner Chest
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner and luncheon size Arts & Crafts style "Carthage" by Wallace sterling silver
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

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
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Late 19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carthage by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 95 pcs Arts Crafts
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arts & Crafts Carthage by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set with subtle hand hammered finish
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

La Reine Vermeil by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pcs Gold
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Reine Vermeil (completely gold-washed) by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Still Mood by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set of 27 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Still mood by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 27 pieces. Great starter set! This set
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19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Rhythm by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 109 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wallace sterling silver brings elegance to any table setting. Established in 1835, Wallace is a
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 108 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner size Arts & Crafts "Carmel" by Wallace sterling silver flatware set with stylized
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Juliet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set of 125 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful large Juliet by Wallace circa 1924 sterling silver flatware dinner and lunch size set of
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1920s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Rhythm by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 75 Pcs Art Deco
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wallace circa 1929 sterling silver flatware set - 75 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Rhythm by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 79 Pcs B Monogram
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco "Rhythm" by Wallace circa 1929 sterling silver flatware set - 79 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Watson Wallace Meadow Rose 925 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 77 Pc Dinner Setting
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning Meadow Rose by Watson / Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 77 pieces total (no box
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Wallace Silversmiths Grand Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver Gravy Bowl 4995
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful Grande baroque by Wallace sterling silver gravy boat marked #4995. This gravy boat
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving sterling silver flatware set of 66 pieces. This set includes: Eight
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1890s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tableware Carneool Agate Flatware Pie Scoop Server
By Wallace Silversmiths, Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tiffany Co., Edward Sons, Sheffield 1, Gorham
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch sterling silver cake server Made of silver and carneool agate Engraved with typical
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Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tableware Carneool Agate Flatware Serving Set Antique
By Tiffany Co., Dorlyn Silversmiths, Gorham, Edward Sons, Sheffield 1, Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique sterling silver & Agate serving set. Fabulous floral engravings on the fork and spoon
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Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Agate, Sterling Silver

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Old Atlanta by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 46 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
OLD ATLANTA BY WALLACE sterling silver Flatware set, 46 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9
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1890s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 18 Set 95 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large dinner size meadow rose by Wallace Sterling silver flatware set - 95 pieces. This set
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Early 1900s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Washington by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pieces Monogram C
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Washington by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. Great starter set! This
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Late 19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 65 Pcs No Monogram
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Arts & Crafts "Carmel" by Wallace sterling silver flatware set with stylized bolts and
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Discovery by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pcs Mid-Century Mod
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern "Discovery" by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. This set
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19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Discovery by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 pieces Modern
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in Big Bend, WI
Discovery by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 47 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives
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19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Service Fitted Box 205 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional monumental Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 205 pieces in
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1890s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

La Reine by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful La Reine by Wallace sterling silver dinner flatware set of 56 pieces. This set includes
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1920s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Lunch 52 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
professionally polished and sealed in plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Wallace sterling silver brings
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pc Arts Crafts Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Dinner size Arts & Crafts style "Carmel" by Wallace circa 1912 sterling silver flatware
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 110 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Carmel by Wallace sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 110 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving sterling silver flatware set of 62 pieces. This set includes: 12
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1890s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for Eight Service 64 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set of 64 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

59 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set, "Normadie" of 1933 by Wallace
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 59 piece sterling silver flatware set, "Normandie" of 1933 by Wallace. Service for 8 including: 8
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Silver

America by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare America by Wallace sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set for 12-75 pieces
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1910s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 24 People
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exceptional North American Sterling Silver Flatware
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Early 20th Century North American Baroque Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tableware Carneool Agate Flatware Cake Pie Server
By Gorham, Edward Sons, Sheffield 1, Wallace Silversmiths, Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tiffany Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch sterling silver cake server Made of silver and carneool agate Engraved with typical
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Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9
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Late 19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the
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Late 19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Pieces R Monogram
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, with matching "R" monogram, 47 pieces. This
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Late 19th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Puritan by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 48 Pieces Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wallace sterling silver brings elegance to any table setting. Established in 1835, Wallace is a
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Early 20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Art Nouveau Flatware Set of 60 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of sterling silver flatware is yours for the taking. Twelve settings, five pieces
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Kings Pattern Sterling Flatware by Wallace in Its Original Fitted Case
By Frank M. Whiting Company
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful service in the Classic Kings pattern is in fine condition, and retains its original velvet lined figured oak case.
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Wallace Sterling Silver "Violet" Flatware Set
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Wallace sterling silver flatware is in the circa 1904 "Violet' pattern, and is
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

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Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Normandie by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 3/8". Eight teaspoons, 6 1...
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1930s American Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s. Outstanding set of eight geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Fabric, Oak

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
$7,800 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Large Set of Fine English Minton Rose China, Total of 341 Pieces
Located in Houston, TX
This set is comprised of several sets of the same pattern! Great for large parties 65 dinner plates, 33 luncheon plates 56 dessert plates 53 bread and butter plates 19 fruit bo...
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Mid-20th Century British Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Porcelain

Large Set of Fine English Minton Rose China, Total of 341 Pieces
Large Set of Fine English Minton Rose China, Total of 341 Pieces
$12,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality Wedgwood by International sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1/...
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1920s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside. Natural color as per photos. The handles are original of the tim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Marble

20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
$915 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 54.73 in D 23.23 in
Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
By Manchester Silver Co. S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
LEONORE BY MANCHESTER Sterling Silver flatware set - 30 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 KNIVES, 8 3/4" 6 FORKS, 7" 6 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4" 6 TEASPOONS, 6" 6 FLAT HAN...
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1930s Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Crucifixion
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Jean Pichore workshop, 1500-1541 Crucifixion Metal cut engraving printed on vellum with vintage hand coloring c. 1500-1541 Miniature (image) size: 4 3/4 x 3 1/8" Including decorated ...
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Engraving

Ting Shao Kuang "Peace Friendship"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ting Shao Kuang (b. 1939) "Peace & Friendship" 1999 color screen print, signed on the lower right side and numbered AP41/50A on the left in pencil, published by Segal ...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Color, Screen

Ridgway Porcelain Dinner Plates and Compote with Green Rim and Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four Ridgway porcelain hand painted dinner plates and one compote from the 19th century, with green rim and floral decor, priced and sold separately. Born in England during the 19th ...
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19th Century English Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Porcelain

Blue White Ginger Jar with Dragon Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white ginger jar w/ dragon motif The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum. High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Porcelain

Blue 
White Ginger Jar with Dragon Motif
Blue 
White Ginger Jar with Dragon Motif
$338 / item
H 16 in Dm 13 in
Portrait of Mrs William Tisdall Elsie Gardiner - British Edwardian oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb large British Edwardian exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted artist George Spencer Watson. It was painted in 1909 and exhibited at the Royal Academy the same year ...
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Oil

Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph from 1906, given as a free supplement to "Chansonniers de Montmartre", featuring Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's poster for a performance of Aristide Bruant at Les Ambassadeur...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Paper

Spring Bud by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Eight Service 51 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Mid-Century Modern spring bud by Alvin sterling silver flatware set of 51 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9". Eight forks, 7 3/8". Eight salad forks, 6 5/8". Eight...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Stradivari by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stradivari by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new stora...
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20th Century Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Sterling Silver

Marbro Asian Style Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted porcelain table lamp by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa. 1950's. Asian style ginger jar design with floral motif. Double pull-chain light sockets. Retaining Marbro labels...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware

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Porcelain

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Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique wallace sterling silver flatware for your home. An item from our selection of antique wallace sterling silver flatware — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique wallace sterling silver flatware — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique wallace sterling silver flatware made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware?

A piece of antique wallace sterling silver flatware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,150, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $8,995.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.