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Antique Miniature Sterling Silver Pipe, Churchwarden Style
Located in NEWARK, GB
silver, Birmingham assay office, 1912, maker Thomas Henry Vale. A great piece for the pipe collector
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Arts Crafts Style Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
By Newcastle Guild of Handicrafts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Handicrafts Co and assayed in Birmingham. Condition This antique silver bon bon dish is an exceptional gauge
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
English sterling silver, Birmingham, 1893, makers mark slightly worn on one side but still readable GRWL
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19th Century British Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crackled Crystal Match Striker
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in New York, NY
cracked ice) having an all sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1896, Hilliard and Thomason
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1890s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Hilliard Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in Philadelphia, PA
makers of extremely fine silver objet from Birmingham, England. Each end in the form of 2 crossed tennis
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1890s British Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
silver match cup, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1899, Hillyard and Thomason - makers. Measures
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1890s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Wine Ewer, Elkington Co c.1874
By Elkington Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver ewer, featuring a bulbous tapering body with foliage
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19th Century British Other Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver Plate Wine Coaster by Matthew Boulton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian English silver plated wine coaster. By Matthew Boulton. The insert in
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19th Century English George III Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Photograph Frames
By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver Art Nouveau
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
associate Birmingham sterling silver spoon, crafted by Charles Wilkes in 1910. This exceptional and rare
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1870s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey, London, Antique Cut Glass Silver Match Striker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
-effect topped with a solid sterling silver mount fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1902. The silver is
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
on ball claw feet. Stamped to the stand Elkington & Co, Birmingham, Sterling silver, 1893. D. 1893
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19th Century British Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Located in Spencertown, NY
The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

George V Silver and Enamel Chinoiserie Snuff Box by Henry Clifford Davis, 1926
By Henry Clifford Davis
Located in Braintree, GB
Assay Office: Birmingham Material: Sterling silver with gilt interior Decoration: Enamelled oriental
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1920s British Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case
By B&S, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an
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1880s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1918
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham 1918 A.J Zimmerman. Plain border
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Early 20th Century English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Solid Silver Collapsible Travel Cup Case, c.1911
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
events.Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1911 (m), Maker WCG (Wilfred Chidlaw Griffiths
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1910s British Other Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

English silver horse racing snuff box, Birmingham 1829
Located in Delft, NL
English silver horse racing snuff box, Birmingham 1829 A silver snuff box with a scene from horse
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Early 19th Century English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Ribbed Glass "Kluk-Kluk" Decanter with Silver Collar, Dated 1901
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian decanter by John Grinsell & Sons, ribbed pinch glass with sterling silver collar
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco etched glass scent bottle, Sterling silver, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
stopper sits within. Such a fine and elegant piece. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Birmingham
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A silver pill box, made to commemorate the coronation of George V, by James Fenton, Birmingham
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass
Located in NEWARK, GB
desktop and would make a wonderful gift. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Birmingham Assay office
Category

19th Century British Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1929 Broadway CO
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, gold wash inside stamped Birmingham 1929. maker Broadway & co
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1920s English Art Deco Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Jug, Elkington Co, circa 1897
By Elkington Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Victorian impressive solid silver hunting water jug, the body profusely
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19th Century English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian or Edwardian Pair of Silver Desert Cutlery Pieces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Henry Pope 1890; Birmingham, England Silver (925/1000) and mother-of-pearl Approximate size: 7.5
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case
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1890s British Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of English Silver Candlesticks, Hallmarked Birmingham 1901
Located in London, GB
This elegant pair of silver candlesticks are hallmarked with the Birmingham, England assay mark for
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique Cut Glass Solid Silver Perfume Bottles - 1896
Located in Bath, GB
made from English sterling silver, hallmarked for Birmingham 1896, making these true Victorian examples
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1890s British Late Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Set Of Six Solid Silver Tankard Shot Cups, Adie Bros c.1926
By Adie Brothers
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
six tankards come in the original retail box. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham
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1920s English Other Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
Width 10 inches x Depth 4 inches Elkington & Co was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England
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1880s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Large English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
inches. Elkington & Co was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The firm was founded
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1880s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

An Antique c1903 English Sterling Silver Sovereign Holder. Birmingham.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Birmingham assay office) & letter date (1903) silver gilded on inside Total item's weight: 17.7gr.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911 Joseph Gloster Ltd
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911, Joseph Gloster Ltd. Slightly concave rectangular
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1910s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Oval Photograph Frame, Birmingham, 1916
By Henry Clifford Davis
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1916, this stylish antique sterling silver photograph frame was made by
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1910s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard. Tapered shell and foliate
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1830s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and
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1860s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 1903 Sterling Silver Collar Pinch Decanter for Whiskey Rum Brandy Scotch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with the sideways facing Lion for 925 Sterling Silver, the Ships Anchor for Birmingham made, the letter
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Condiment Set, 1899
By John Charles Lowe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pattern hallmarked Birmingham sterling silver mustard spoon. This antique Victorian condiment set is
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1890s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the
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1880s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff Pill Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, signed; %92.5 Purity, Birmingham, 1915 Circa 1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2"
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1910s British Art Nouveau Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver card case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin. The card case in the form of a purse
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1910s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plate Drum Biscuit Box Elkington Co, 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
inches Elkington & Co was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The firm was founded by
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1850s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler
By Gervase Wheeler
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique sterling silver-gilt early 19th century Vinaigrette, Birmingham, by Gervase Wheeler
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1830s English Early Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Violin Brooch Birmingham 1892 Hallmark
Located in Munich, Bavaria
silver. The body of the violin is decorated with engraved flowers an leaves. On the reverse the hollow
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique "1st Lancashire Rifle" Silver Plated Wine Cooler Elkington 19th Century
Located in London, GB
was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington
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1870s Revival Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Enamel and Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, Birmingham 1909
Located in Rotterdam, NL
silver and adorned with deep royal blue enamel, accented by elegant silver scrollwork and a delicate
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
inches x Depth 9 inches Elkington & Co was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. The
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1880s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Box by Grey Co.
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rare Edwardian triple postage stamp box made from solid English sterling silver
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Birmingham England Edward Smith Sterling Silver Trinket/Snuff Box
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver box by Edward Smith of Birmingham, England, circa 1828. No monogram. Beautiful
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19th Century English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton. Fine quality little box
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Early 1800s English Georgian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Birmingham c. 1890 Sterling Silver Engraved Cuff Bracelet
Located in Berkeley, CA
Why is Birmingham famous for jewellery? In the 19th century, Birmingham was the birthplace of the
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1890s English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fine Early 20th Century Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1900
By Charles Howard Collins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
factory marks for Charles Howard Collins of Hockley Hill, Birmingham, England. The firm produced silver
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed
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Early 1800s British Georgian Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Beautiful Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver, Agate Cabochon Ruby? Pill Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a beautiful little Birhimham Sterling Silver Pill box with an agate top. The The has a different
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1910s British Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey Co 1910
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Antique Rare Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell folding picture frame, by Maker Grey
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Early 20th Century British Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box made in Birmingham in 1910
By E.S. Barnsley Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by E. S. Barnsley & Co., this attractive, Antique, George V period
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1910s English Birmingham Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Birmingham Antique Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of birmingham antique silver you’re looking for. An item from our selection of birmingham antique silver — 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 birmingham antique silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of birmingham antique silver, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of birmingham antique silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Grey Co, Birmingham, Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham and Henry Matthews are consistently popular.

How Much is a Birmingham Antique Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of birmingham antique silver at 1stDibs is $867, while they’re typically $93 on the low end and $246,525 for the highest priced.
Questions About Birmingham Antique Silver
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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 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
    While 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.