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A French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock Centerpiece/Tray, by E. Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Unusual French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock-Form Centerpiece/Tray
Category
1880s French Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu, Silver Leaf
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese large pot with the well known Thousand Faces scene, meiji period.
The Meiji era
Category
19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$1,799 Sale Price
39% Off
Wonderful collection of three antique Japanese imari plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful collection of three antique Japanese imari plates, with scallop shaped edges, having
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$376 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bretby, Large Japanese-style Ceramic Planter, Late 19th Century
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large blue ceramic planter, on a base, with a Japanese-style decoration.
The Bretby sunburst
Category
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and rare set of blue and white teabowls, Marked. Japanese in Chinese style. Top Quality
Category
19th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$1,106 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl
Dish Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 17th century, 18th
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$718 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 17th century, 18th century
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 11.8 & 7.5 cm
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 17th century, 18th century
Condition: Perfect
Dimensions: 9.5 x 6 cm
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique pottery bowl from Kumamoto, Japan / Shodai ware / Edo / 18-19 thcentury
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Pottery
Japanese 19th Century Imari Porcelain And Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Japanese 19th century Imari Porcelain and Ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ormolu
Set of 12 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Liza Teaset Cup Saucer, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and flowers.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$2,248 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine quality antique Japanese blue and white imari charger
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Japanese blue and white imari charger, having a large Japanese blue and white
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$611 Sale Price
20% Off
Quality unusual pair of antique Japanese imari shaped plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality unusual pair of antique Japanese imari shaped plates, having an unusual pair of shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic, Abalone
$1,043 Sale Price
20% Off
Outstanding quality large pair of antique Japanese imari vases
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality large pair of antique Japanese imari vases having a quality large pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$1,409 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl
Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. A Mariage
Edo and Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Ty...
Category
18th Century Japanese Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted
Gilt Pottery Portrait Vase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted
Gilt Pottery Portrait Vase C1920
Measures - 15 1/4"h x
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Pottery
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality Japanese Imari bowl having a large circular bowl with quality hand
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Gold
$780 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Anglo-Japanese Majolica Jug by Minton
By Minton
Located in London, GB
Minton, an Anglo-Japanese Majolica jug, modelled with lily pads and flowers, on a Japanese wave
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Pottery
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
By Kinkozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Satsuma ware porcelain teacup or chawan.
By Shuzan.
With a cream ground and an entirely gilt exterior covered with extensive floral decoration of various flowers in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Wood Slab Stand for Chinese or Japanese Antique Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Here we have a nice wooden slab stand
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th or early 20th c
Condition: Very Good
Dimensions: The...
Category
19th Century Chinese Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$259 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual set of six antique Japanese quality Imari plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual set of six antique Japanese quality Imari plates having a quality set of six original
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$1,376 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Aesthetic Figural
Floral Pottery Vase with Heron c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Aesthetic Figural & Floral Pottery Vase with Herons Signed C1900
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari square Plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari square plate having quality hand painted panels
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$508 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual collection of four antique Japanese imari shaped dishes
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual collection of four antique Japanese imari shaped dishes having a unusual collection of four
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$742 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Seto Mingei Ceramic Plate Ishizara Edo Peorid
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed stoneware Ishizara (food serving platter) from Seto kilns. The platter features an unusual lobed edge and a slight irregular form from hand made. On the plate, a carp and a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Fine quality collection of five unusual antique Japanese imari plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality collection of five unusual antique Japanese imari plates, having a quality collection
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
“Barbotine” vintage pitcher with Japanese-style decoration – France, circa 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful cylindrical pitcher with a glossy black base, decorated with a bird among reeds painted in polychrome slip, with small grasses highlighted in gold. Twisted "rope" handle. L...
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari scalloped edge plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari scalloped edge plate, having a quality antique
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$387 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality Japanese Kutani porcelain vases finely decorated with panels of
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain chargers,
19th century
Each painted with a carp
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Floral Porcelain Charger Plate 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain plate / charger / platter hand
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Dragon Phoenix Bird Charger Plate 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century Japanese kutani / imari style serving plate / platter - white porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$287 Sale Price
30% Off
Georgian Mason
s Ironstone Platter in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, in the
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ironstone
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Superb quality pair of antique Japanese Imari shell shaped plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality pair of antique Japanese Imari shell shaped plates having a superb quality pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$639 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Quality antique Japanese imari plate with a scallop shaped edge
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese imari scalloped shaped edge plate having a quality Japanese imari plate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Century Imari Porcelain and French Louis XVI St. Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Japanese 19th century Imari Porcelain and French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu
Category
19th Century Asian Louis XVI Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari square Plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality Antique Hand Painted Japanese Large Imari square Plate. Having a shaped scalloped edge
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$518 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Wood
Quality antique Japanese Imari plate with a scalloped shaped edge
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese imari plate with a scalloped shaped edge having hand painted panels to the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Tiger’s Eye Glazed Pottery Vase, Signed, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Tiger’s Eye Glazed Pottery Vase, Signed, C1910
Measures - 13 5/8" x 5
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Pottery
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 5 Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sauce / Sushi Dishes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 5 Japanese Imari porcelain sauce / sushi dishes. Each decorated with enameled edges
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Enamel
Stunning quality pair of antique Japanese imari blue and white chargers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality pair of antique Japanese imari blue and white chargers, having a quality pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$1,305 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Pair of Japanese Style Dishes, France, Circa 1875
Located in PARIS, FR
medallions representing Japanese theatre characters dressed in traditional costumes, beautiful gold-embossed
Category
1870s French Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$5,211 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece with French Ormolu Mounts, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Period Japanese Imari Porcelain bowl with French gilt metal ormolu mounts, late 19th-early 20th century
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ormolu
Wooden Stand for Chinese or Japanese Antique Porcelain, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Here we have a nice wooden plate stand
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th or early 20th c
Condition: Damage on one side
Dimen...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$78 Sale Price
45% Off
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji
Black Ship
Imari Porcelain Cups
Saucers
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelains demitasse coffee or tea cups & saucers.
In the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Outstanding quality pair of antique Japanese Imari large scalloped edge bowls
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Japanese Imari large scalloped edge bowls having an outstanding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$884 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer And Ormolu Tray; Bointaburet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and highly detailed French 19th century Meiji period Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu Tray
Category
19th Century French Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ormolu
Jules Vieillard
Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
By Amedee de Caranza
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
characters to depict animals and fantastic creatures. Caranza pays tribute to the master of Japanese prints
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Faience
Antique British Anchor Pottery ‘Japan’ Pattern Plate (Circa 1890)
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A striking example of late 19th-century British ceramics, this British Anchor Pottery ‘Japan’ plate
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ironstone
Very Large Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Pattern, Circa 1830
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ironstone
Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the third one we have seen in 10 years.
Additional informat...
Category
17th Century Chinese Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$1,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Pinxton Tea Service, Monochrome Orange Japanese Style Blood
Milk, ca 1800
By William Billingsly
Located in London, GB
orange-red pattern in the Japanese style, in what is often called the "blood and milk" colour scheme. The
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual pair of antique blue and white fan shaped Japanese imari dishes
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual pair of antique blue and white fan shaped Japanese imari dishes, having an unusual pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$622 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese 19th Century Imari Porcelain
French Louis XVI St. Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly quality Japanese 19th century Imari Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Japanese Antique Silver
Materials
Ormolu
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Japanese Antique Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese antique silver for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese antique silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of Japanese antique silver, designed in the Georgian, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of Japanese antique silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Satsuma and Coalport Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Japanese Antique Silver?
Prices for a piece of Japanese antique silver start at $65 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $1,710.
Questions About Japanese Antique Silver
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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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