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French Silver Plated Art Deco Bread Basket / Bowl by Apollo Orfevrerie
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and very stylish Art Deco silver plated bowl or dish, perfect for a variety of uses
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

L WS English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Fruit Bread Basket with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L & WS English Victorian Silver Plated Footed Fruit Bread Basket with Handle. Circa Mid
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Italian Silver Plate Breadbasket Fruit Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Silver Plate Italian Bread or Fruit Bowl Wire Basket handmade Italy 10.25 x 2.88 h Original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Cesto Silver Plate Italian Design Sculptural Sabattini Argenteria
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Lino Sabattini Cesto model silver plate bowl or bread basket for Sabattini Argenteria. A single
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Bread Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this set of twelve sterling silver bread plates. They are elegant and
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Turquoise Pink Rose Partial Dinner Set Dinner Plates Bread Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
good antique condition with no loss and the smaller bread or side plates are in good condition and
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Vintage 1910s British Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mitterteich "Eternal "Bavarian" Bread or Dessert Plates/Gold Rim; Set/12
By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bavarian Bread or Dessert Plates/Gold Rim; Set/12.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Birch

Gold Brass Bread Dishes or Plates Italy Midcentury 12 Serving Lot
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
12 Dishes for brass bread Nice Italian brass dishes. Nice pieces for your table.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Set of Fourteen Early 20th Century English Cauldon Bread Plates
By Cauldon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine set of fourteen early 20th century English Cauldon bread plates. Finely decorated
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bread and Butter Plate 3552 Medicago Polymorpha L
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bread & butter plate 3552 Medicago polymorpha L Flora Danica (1961 to Current) By Royal
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20th Century Danish Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Lenox Caribbee Service Bread Plates with Pink and Gilt Borders
By Lenox s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 10 Lenox caribbee service bread plates with pink and gilt borders. 6 1/2". Great condition.
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Late 20th Century American Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates Matched, Set of 18
By International Silver
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This set of 18 matched sterling silver 6" diameter bread and butter plates were made by
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

11 Pieces Bread / Herring Dishes, Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace
Located in København, Copenhagen
11 Pieces. Bread/herring dishes. Royal Copenhagen blue fluted full lace, Decoration number 1
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20th Century Danish Dinner Plates

Silver-Plate Bread Basket Vintage Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage silver-plate bread basket and or serving basket has braided twisted like forms
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Bread Basket 19th C
Located in London, GB
date. Always highly sought-after and not often come by are these antique woven silver bread baskets
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Bread Fork Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is wonderful antique Victorian silver plate bread fork, Circa 1870 in date. The three
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated Bread Basket, c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent quality bread basket made in silver plate, a lovely heavy weight and solid
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Basket Weave Bowl Centerpiece Server Fruit Bread Silver Plate
By Christofle
Located in Labrit, Landes
quality silver plate Good and heavy Marked Christofle and numbered for turn of the century In very
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plate #180
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver bread and butter plate. The plate is marked with #180, it
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated Brass Bread Basket with Vine Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve your baguette or crackers in style in this elegant bread tray. Crafted in France circa 1880
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

International Sterling Silver Set of 12 Bread Plates/ Dishes Mid-Century Modern
By International Sterling
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 bread plates/ dishes by International Sterling, some by Lord Saybrook, with a gadrooned
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of Six KPM Bread and Butter Plates
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of six KPM bread and butter plates. They depicts a bouquet of flowers in the center
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Camusso 925 Sterling Cups, Saucers and Bread/Butter or Appetizer Plates
By Carlo Mario Camusso
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of twelve Camusso 925 sterling cups, saucers and bread/butter or appetizer plates for
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bread and Butter Plate Cardamine Faeraeensis Horn
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica bread and butter plate-Cardamine faeraeensis horn #20/3552 date stamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cesto Fruit/Bread Bowl by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Italian for basket, this "Cesto" Sabattini piece is made of a single piece of heavy gage silver
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Le Cirque Monkey Bread Butter Plates 36 Orange/ 44 Green
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Special Order: 36 Orange Plates and 44 Green Plates Dimensions: 6 1/2" Condition: Lightly used
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Lino Sabattini for Christofle Silver-Plate Tray Gallia Collection
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and sculptural hallmarked and signed Lino Sabattini for Christofle silver-plate
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Orfèvrerie Gallia, Art Deco French Christofle Bread Basket, c.1925
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and truly stylish bread basket made from silver plate by the world famous Maison
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Daniel Arter
By Daniel Arter
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous embossed and
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Custom Set of 11 Antique Art Deco Gold Stripe Bread Plates, Minton, England
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great little set of interesting bread or side plates of fine crisp white porcelain with a 24
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Gold

6 Le Cirque N.Y. Bernardaud Bread Butter Plates, Green with Monkey
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket James Deakin
By James Deakin Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous engraved
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Jens Quistgaard Dansk Teakwood Hot Plate Trivet Bread Board IHQ Malaysia
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Jens Quistgaard Dansk Teakwood hot plate Trivet Bread Board IHQ Malaysia Maker stamped
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Vintage 1960s Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket John Figg, London
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Henry Waterhouse London
By Henry Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Samuel Godbehere, 19th Century
By Samuel Godbehere
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket by Samuel Godbehere, circa
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Fruit Basket by Roberts Belk 19th C
By Roberts Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket by Roberts & Belk, circa
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Fruit Basket by Henry Atkins Co 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket by Henry Atkins & Co
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Fruit Basket by William Hutton Son, 19th C
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket by William Hutton & Son
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Flat Chased Sheffield Basket for Cake, Fruit, Bread or Flowers
By James Dixon Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Beautiful antique English flat chased basket for cake, fruit, bread or flowers. Lovely "Fern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Country House Chip and Dip Barware Bowl Bread basket Rustic Center piece Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a lighter patina. It stands on three stunning claw feet. The rim is mounted in silver plate marked
Category

20th Century English Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Set of 16 Persimmon and Gold Bread Plates, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 16 dessert or bread plates. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from my multi
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Set of 8 Napkin Rings and 6 Bread Plates, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 8 napkin rings and 6 small bread plates. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Twelve International Prelude Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver bread-and-butter plates in Prelude pattern. Made by International in
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Mid-20th Century American Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stieff Rose Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver Bread Butter Plates
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Rose sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Plain
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Mid-20th Century American Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Bread Butter Plates
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Chantilly sterling silver bread & Butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 American Modern Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By Ellmore Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Modern sterling silver bread and butter plates. Each: Circular with well and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Gorham Kensington Sterling Silver Bread Butter Plates
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Kensington sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Each
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Early 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Bread Butter Plates
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Kirk American Modern Sterling Silver Bread Butter Plates
By S. Kirk Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Modern sterling silver bread & butter plates. Made by S. Kirk & Son Inc. in Baltimore
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Early 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 14 Gorham Edwardian Rococo Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 14 Edwardian Rococo sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence in
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Art Deco sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Sterling Bread and Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Gorham A41522 set of 12 sterling bread and butter plates.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s, Silver Plate Bread Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
English, oval bread tray with pierced gallery.  
Category

20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Bread Boards
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Two English Bread Boards, with silver plated holders. sold separately, $ 250 & $ 350
Category

Vintage 1930s Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Bread Basket, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely late Victorian silver plated bread basket with embossed edging and pierced cut-out design
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Bread Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver bread plate available at 1stDibs. A silver bread plate — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. Find 66 options for an antique or vintage silver bread plate now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the silver bread plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver bread plate, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver bread plate over the years, but those crafted by André Fu, Christofle and Etienne Bardelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Bread Plate?

The average selling price for a silver bread plate at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $4,125 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Bread Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Bread and butter are separated from the sauce, gravy, and fluids from other items on the dish using the bread-and-butter plate. When a plate isn't available, a slice of bread or a roll is placed on the tablecloth or the rim of the dinner plate, which also holds the butter. Find a collection of antique and vintage bread and butter plates on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 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 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plate silverware is valuable. However, the maker, age and style of silver-plated silverware are usually what make it valuable. From a material standpoint, silver plate contains very little pure silver, so the metal on its own is not very valuable. Find a wide range of silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify silver plate marks, first explore trusted online resources for some of the most frequently used examples. Most silver plate pieces will feature a purity marking, such as “EPNS” or “A1,” and markings corresponding to the maker. Photographing the maker's mark and performing a reverse image search may lead to a quick identification. If your search doesn't yield any results, try entering a description of the mark into the search engine or examining reference guides shared by trusted online resources to determine who produced your piece. From there, you can conduct further research to learn about your piece's age, pattern and other features. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver plate hallmarks, try snapping a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image. Often, this approach will allow you to determine who produced a particular piece. If your search yields no results, try typing a description of the marking into a search engine or browsing image galleries of maker's marks published on trusted online resources. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a large selection of silver deocrative objects on 1stDibs.