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Crown Trifari 1950s Sky Blue Aqua Crystals Flower Wreath Leaf Openwork 2 Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
, signed at the back. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones. Size: Earrings: 2.5*2.1 cm, Brooch: 3.8
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel 2019 Logo CC Coco Moonstone Water Drop Flower Peals Jelly Belly Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Yellow Cabochon Elegant Dangle Pierced Earrings, Silver Plated Very good condition. Maybe very light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel Vintage 2005 Large CC Logo Crystals Flower Blossom White Pearls Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2005 Massive Large CC Logo Crystals Layer Flower Blossom White Round Circle Pearls
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Purple Iris Flower Painted Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with Amethyst Briolette
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
you other flowers on each mother of pearls for your request. 14k gold plating over 925 silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Christian Dior by John Galliano Masai 1997 Beads White Red Pink Flower Bracelet
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Link Six 6 Layers Strands Openwork Interlink Bracelet, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Very
Category

1990s French Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and iris flower painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and lavender iris flower drawing. Handmade Paint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Plate

Red Tulip flower fields Earrings Studs with rubies and Mother of pearl.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with ruby, tulip flower Flower Shell Earrings with ruby. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings Mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with garnet and poppy flowers painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and red poppies drawing. Handmade Red Flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and thistle flower painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and thistle flower drawing. Handmade Paint Flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Crown Trifari 1958 Blue White Enamel Crystals Flower Fern Leaf Openwork 4 Set
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
set. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones, Enamel. Size: Necklace 36 *3.0 cm, Extended chain
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Dandelion flower black and white earrings with onyx and Mother of pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with black onyx and dandelion flower black and white drawing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond "Carmen" Necklace Sapphire Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
CLASP, (double sided) - SILVER GOLD PLATED DIAMOND STANDARD CLASP (double sided) Flower pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...

WMF Pair of Flower Vases, circa 1906 Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Pymble, NSW
fisherwoman with children. Silver plated pewter and high relief decoration. The vases have been re-plated and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter, Silver Plate

Snuffbox basket with flowers, in Florentine Renaissance style, Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with beautiful fire enamelled
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Bone Diamond Carmen Necklace Ebony Peace Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
contact seller Blue Flower pendant consists of: Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver - approx 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Tiger s Eye, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Box shaped “flowers” playing card suit black fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box shaped like a “flowers” playing card suit in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare silver plated flower basket from the Vienna Secession movement designed by Josef
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver

Lucea New York Ruby Leather Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
day wardrobe, as well as being chic and elegant. It is handmade with Silver plated flower shape on top
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Silver Plate

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Turquoise Enamel Diamond Gold Naval Link Chain Charm Bracelet
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver gold plate crystal cat, - sterling silver pave diamond flower, - sterling silver 14k gold plate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold

Large Art Deco mirror. France around 1930. Wood painted black with a structured
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
surface. Gable field flowers and blossoms silver plated. Fan-like design on the flat pilasters of the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hammered Silver Plated Flower Petal Bowl by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Hammered, silver plate bowl. WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and was
Category

Vintage 1930s German Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Five Puthod Cristalli Lead Crystal Perfume Bottles Silver Plated Stopper
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 20th century Italian collection of five perfume bottles, all with a nice silver plated
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Minton Plate, Cherries Specimen Flowers, 1852
By Minton
Located in Geelong, Victoria
A fine Minton plate, the rim strap-work moulding picked out in rich gold, the center with a large
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Swansea Porcelain Plate, Bright Flower Moulding, c.1818
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Swansea porcelain plate, moulded with a band of flowers to the rim, including roses, beans and
Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Handsome Derby plate, Billingsley type flowers, c. 1790
By Derby
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Derby plate with spiral fluted rim, superbly painted with a central large group of flowers
Category

Antique 1790s British Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Chantilly Plate with Blue Flowers Insects, C. 1770
By Chantilly
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Chantilly plate with lobed basket-weave moulded rim, well painted to the center with a flower group
Category

Antique 1770s French Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Charger plates Set of 6 porcelain plates birds flower motif by Royal Delft
By Royal Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
This charger plate in the Peacock Symphony collection by Royal Delft is a versatile Delft Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Plate with New Spanish Moulded Rim, Flowers, circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Meissen dinner plate of 'New Spanish' with scroll moulded rim, feathering to the edge, brightly
Category

Antique 1760s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates with Different Flower Bouquets
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Boston, MA
plate has a different large majestic bouquet of colorful flowers on a white ground in the center. One
Category

Antique 1890s German Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 English George Jones Crescent Dinner Plates w/ Enamel Flower Band, c1920
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
12 English George Jones Crescent dinner plates w/ enamel flower band, c1920 12 George Jones
Category

20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve KPM Dinner Plates Each Painted with a Different Puce Flower Bouquet
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Boston, MA
the three flower medallions when you scroll through these pictures. Inside the border of the plates
Category

Vintage 1910s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
By Royal Worcester
Located in Boston, MA
flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who specialized in
Category

Vintage 1910s English Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated Rose Bowl with Baroque Flower Decoration
Located in Milan, IT
English silver plated champagne bucket from 1910. This rose bowl has a very elegant and beautiful
Category

Vintage 1910s English Silver Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection Pearlware Chargers with Blue Shell Edge and Baskets of Flowers
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare collection of pearlware glaze pottery six chargers, dishes and plate with a blue shell edge
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Majolica Graded Rasberry Flower Plates
By Orchies
Located in Milton, DE
. These four dishes represent the growing stages of a flower. They are graded in color. I have never seen
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Plate Flowers Gilt Decorations 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Japanese Arita porcelain large plate with flat everted rim, painted in underglaze blue with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Ming Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Swansea Plate, Scroll Moulded with Flower Group, c. 1816
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Swansea porcelain plate, superbly moulded with wreath & scroll border, painted with flower group
Category

Antique 1810s Welsh Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Swansea Porcelain Plate with Flower Specimens, C. 1820
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Swansea Porcelain dessert plate, well painted with flower specimens including strawberries and
Category

Antique 1820s Welsh Rococo Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Silver-Plate Rose Bowl on Stand, circa 1890 Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A stunning late Victorian silver plated flower bowl on stand. The bowl has an elegant circular
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Flower ashtray and candleholder by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Nivelles, BE
Flower ashtray and candle-holder attributed to Gucci in silver-plated metal. This one is original
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Seven Spode Dinner Plates, Flower Moulded Border, Daniel Decorated
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Superb Spode dinner plate with flower moulded border and finely painted flower groups most probably
Category

Antique 1810s English Porcelain

Saint Amand Majolika plate with raised flowers, France 19th century
By Saint Amand
Located in Basel, BS
French 19th century Majolika Plate, decorated with raised flowers. 19cm
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Majolica

Delft Pair of blue and white plates with flower vases dated 1760
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Pair of blue and white plates with flower vases Delft, dated 1760 Mark: LV A pair of blue and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

English Glaze Pearlware Present for Hannah Plate Decorated with Floral Flower
Located in London, GB
An English pearlware 6.50" Present for Hannah Plate. Decorated with a moulded floral blue, green
Category

Antique 1840s Pottery

Meissen Reticulated Cabinet Plate with Flower Bouquet and Raised Forget Me Nots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Meissen cabinet plate painted with a large beautiful flower bouquet. The
Category

Antique 1890s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

2 French Limoges Serving Plates, Hand-Painted Red, Gold with Decorative Flowers
Located in Petaluma, CA
These are two stunning French Limoges ceramic plates with beautiful hand-painted flowers and red
Category

Late 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Art Nouveau Centerpiece / Flower Dish by WMF Superb Example Faultless
Located in London, GB
Nouveau Centrepiece / Flower Dish, All the silver plate is in excellent condition and has been cleaned
Category

Early 20th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Meissen Luncheon Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
are beautifully painted with a different large central flower bouquet. The artwork on these plates is
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Meissen Dessert Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
a different central flower bouquet. Inside the gilded border of each plate are smaller flowers and
Category

Antique 1890s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Red Flower Napkin Ring
By Elizabeth Hayt
Located in New York, NY
Each delicate bloom of carefully crafted silk and velvet rests gracefully on a brass napkin ring fashioned in the shape of a thorned rose stem, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. ...
Category

2010s American Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Set of 8 KPM Luncheon Plates Each Hand-Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
the outer fluted and gilded border. Each of the plates also has raised white relief of flowers and
Category

Vintage 1910s German Romantic Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Candelabrum Flower Vase, Sheffield England, Early 1900
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Candelabrum flower vase, early 1900, made in Sheffield England. Period: early 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Nine French Chantilly Faïence Plates, Painted Flowers Blue Trim Mid-1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
These are a beautiful set of nine French Chantilly faïence plates from the 1700s. These are very
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

English Silverplate Hot Water Kettle Hand Chased with Flowers, 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
English Silverplate Hot Water Kettle Hand Chased with Flowers, 19th Century Hand chased Floral
Category

Antique 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

18ct Gold Plated Sterling Silver Tormentilla and Country Flowers Necklace
By Cameo Beyond
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Veneto
18ct Gold Plated Sterling Silver and Fine Porcelain Handmade in Italy Beyond collection design to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

White Gold plated Silver Dangle Pendant Necklace; Kiss and Flower
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
BELLESSORT BONDS OF UNION Sterling silver white gold plated 42 cm trace chain with bolt ring and adjusting
Category

2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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Silver Flower Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the silver flower plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A silver flower plate — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are 472 variations of the antique or vintage silver flower plate you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the silver flower plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver flower plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one silver flower plate that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Francesca Colombo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silver Flower Plate?

The average selling price for a silver flower plate at 1stDibs is $455, while they’re typically $22 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Silver Flower Plate
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington Co. and Mappin Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares 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 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if something is silver-plated or solid silver, put a magnet near it. Solid silver won't attract the magnet. However, the base metals used to produce silver-plated pieces often will. If the magnet test is inconclusive, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable expert can help you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 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 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 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
    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.