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Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Uccelli Calligrafici Bird Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornsetti plates in the Uccelli Calligrafici Bird depict a hand-painted stylized bird in black on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Los Castillo Mixed Metal Bird Plate
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
resembles a bird with sprawled wings in flight. It features three sectioned trays stemming from a copper
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Two Piece Antique Footed Silver Plated Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Piece Footed Antique Silver Plated Tea Set with Bird Finial and Foliate Engraving C1890
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve Doulton Hand-Painted Bird Plates
By Mark W. Marshall, Royal Doulton
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of 12 Doulton hand-painted bird plates, signed by the artist "M.W. Marshall." Each plate
Category

20th Century English Porcelain

Pair of Game Bird Plates, Antique Limoges, France
By Tressemanes Vogt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A delightful and well painted pair of game bird plates. This pair features a scalloped and gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Tableware

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Flora Danica Porcelain Bird Plates by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary porcelain artistry, this set of 12 plates by Royal Copenhagen features the
Category

20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Majolica Plate Bird Butterflies Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
type of tin-glazed earthenware The plate features a relief-molded and hand-painted design of a bird
Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Art Nouveau Repousse Silver Plate Pocket Flask Engraved Baroque Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique repousse floral silver plate pocket flask with sparrow bird and engraved “Only” on the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Round Plate in hand painted Ceramic with Bird
Located in Marbella, ES
Big round plate in hand painted ceramic with bird.
Category

2010s Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Henry Wilkinson Co. 19th Century
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in London, GB
fruit and sweets. This magnificent silver plated centrepiece features a lovely bird on each side and
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver on Copper Pitcher with Bird in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century pitcher hand crafted in hammered copper with a silver plate finish featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Art Nouveau Majolica Four Plates Birds Grapes Germany
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau 4 majolica plates Germany cirka 1900-1909 Majolica is a type of tin-glazed earthenware
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Spanish Triana "Lebrillo" Ceramic Plate with Painted Bird
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish Triana "lebrillo" ceramic plate with painted bird.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Thomas Minton Porcelain Bird Cabinet Plates, Signed by William Mussil.
By Minton
Located in Downingtown, PA
Minton porcelain bird plates are signed by William Mussil who was considered by some to be the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12 Dinner Cabinet Plates Birds Ornithological Antique Dresden A. Lamm
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
-painted, nicely gilded plates showcase colorful birds and a profusion of flowers set amongst elaborate
Category

Vintage 1910s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

10 Rosenthal Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Rosenthal porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers, birds and gold decoration, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Flowers and Bird
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen porcelain plate with hand-painted flowers, bird and gold decoration. Late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain Decorated with Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen plate in hand painted porcelain decorated with birds and gold edge. Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Royal Doulton Porcelain Plates Depicting Game Birds
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve (six pairs) of Royal Doulton fine quality hand painted porcelain game plates
Category

Vintage 1910s English Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès, France. Two porcelain plates with bird motifs. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hermès, France. Two porcelain plates with bird motifs from the "LÉtrier Perchoir" series. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Plates, Aesthetic Movement Birds, Jacob Baggaley, 1880s
By Machin and Baggaley
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming set of 8 plates made by Jacob Baggaley between 1880 and 1886. The plates
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Coalport Plate, Cobalt Blue, Tooled Gilt and Birds, ca 1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Coalport around the year 1870. The plate is decorated in a
Category

Antique 1870s English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Birds Berries Plates, c 1890 s, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two majolica plates with turquoise backgrounds, with birds and berries. Made in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Six Antique Limoges Hand Painted Gilt Plates with Nesting Birds C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Limoges Hand Painted & Gilt Plates with Nesting Birds C1910 Measures - 7 3/4" x 7 3/4
Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès. Two porcelain plates with bird motifs. "L Étrier Perchoir" series
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hermès, France. Two porcelain plates with bird motifs from the "L'Étrier Perchoir" series. Late
Category

Late 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Antique Meissen Dinner Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain with Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen dinner plates in hand painted porcelain with birds, flowers, insects and gold
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Lunch Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain with Bird Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen lunch plate in hand-painted porcelain with bird motifs and gold decoration. Early
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Royal Doulton Dinner Plates with Hand Colored Birds
By Royal Doulton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusual set of 12 Royal Doulton dinner plates with Arts and Crafts transfer borders and hand
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue-Ground Exotic Bird-Decorated Cake Plate
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain blue-ground exotic bird-decorated cake plate, Circa 1770. The
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Johnson Brothers Bone China Dinner Set Plates Brookshire Birds 18pcs
By Royal Albert, Johnson Brothers, Wedgwood
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pieces are green trimmed. The set includes - 4 dinner plates (1 chip) - 4 luncheon or breakfast plates
Category

20th Century English Baroque Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Spode, England, 10 Blue Bird Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1930s / 40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. 10 blue bird plates in hand-painted porcelain. 1930s / 40s. Largest plate diameter
Category

Vintage 1930s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Oyster Plate w/ Birds Sea Life, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese hand-painted Satsuma porcelain oyster plate with various birds and sea life, circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chelsea Rococo Porcelain Mazarine Blue Plate with Birds and Flowers, 1759-1768
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chelsea Rococo porcelain Mazarine blue plate with birds and flowers, Gold Anchor period, 1759
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six Large Dinner / Decoration Plates with Bird Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Set of six large dinner/decoration plates with hand-painted bird motifs. Dated
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six Large Dinner / Decoration Plates with Bird Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Set of six large dinner/decoration plates with hand-painted bird motifs. Dated
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spode, England, Six Deep Plates in Porcelain with Floral and Bird Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Six deep plates in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s
Category

Vintage 1960s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Rare Meissen Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Birds and Insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique and rare Meissen porcelain plate with hand-painted birds, insects and gold decoration. 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Rare Meissen Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Birds and Insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique and rare Meissen porcelain plate with hand-painted birds, insects and gold decoration. 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain with Birds, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique Meissen plates in hand painted porcelain with birds, flowers, insects and gold
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Water Pitcher with Toucan Bird
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
modern form, then silver plated. Featuring a toucan clad in exotic stones perched on top. Signed Emilia
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Modern Italian Bird Sculpture Silvered Metal and Seashell by Gabriella Binazzi
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive, elegant handcrafted Italian sculpture of a bird in silver plated brass and natural
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Deco Sabino Glass French Plate in Transparent Color with Birds
By Verlys Glass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Large plate of the Birds series in transparent glass decorated with Birds in relief. Sabino, France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

20th Century Art Deco Verlys Glass French Plate in Transparent Color with Birds
By Verlys Glass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Large plate of the Birds series in transparent glass decorated with birds in relief iridescent
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Bird Plates Signed F. Chamel
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1890, each colorful plate is hand painted with birds and further embellished with a thick
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Birds and Flowers Patt.759, 1815-1820 (1)
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Coalport between 1815 and 1820. The plate bears the famous and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Birds and Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt.759, 1815-1820 (2)
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Coalport between 1815 and 1820. The plate bears the famous and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Gucci Silver Plated Rooster Bird Sculpture
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A fun animal sculpture in the shape of a bird: Rooster in walking posture by Gucci, Italy, nicely
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Emaux de la Louvière, Art Deco Plate with Hand-Painted Bird, Flowers and Foliage
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emaux de la Louvière in Belgium. Art Deco plate in glazed stoneware with hand-painted bird, flowers
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Cake Plate, Peach Ground with Fine Birds, Victorian 1845
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful cake plate made by Samuel Alcock around the year 1845. The plate is decorated
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated and Amethyst Decorative Bird, circa 1970
By Binazzi
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice decorative exotic bird. Silver plated and amethyst, circa 1970, Brazil. Stamped underneath
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

Henry Wilkinson Silverplate Tea Set 6pc with 3-D Bird Finials c. 1860 s
Located in Big Bend, WI
Henry Wilkinson Stunning Henry Wilkinson English silverplate 6-piece tea set with 3-D bird finials
Category

Antique 1860s English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Italian Silver Plate Horn Heron Bird Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of silver plate & horn Heron bird sculptures.
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Estate Silver Plated Perching Birds, circa 1930s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of estate silver plated perching birds, circa 1930s. Measures: Base 3" x 3 1/2".
Category

Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Valenti Silver Plated Crane Bird Table Lamp, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful crane bird or héron table lamp by Valenti. Beautifully detailed silver plated crane
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Los Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Dinner Bell with Bird
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ringing mid century handcrafted silver plate on copper dinner bell with a stone clad bird or parrot
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Silver Plate on Copper Bowl with Toucans or Birds
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty modernist bowl crafted in silver plate on copper featuring four stone clad toucans perched on
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Silver Plate and Conch Shell Bird Sculpture by Binazzi
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with silver plated brass head, tail, feet and quizzical expression. Signed Binazzi on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Plate Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of silver plate birds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique silver plate birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Silver plate birds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of silver plate birds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical silver plate birds are of considerable interest. Many silver plate birds are appealing in their simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, Mason's Ironstone and Sarreguemines produced popular silver plate birds that are worth a look.

How Much are Silver Plate Birds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $275,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Plate Birds
  • 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.
  • 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.