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Large Antique Charger, Belgian, Ceramic, Serving Plate, Blue White, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique charger. A Belgian, ceramic serving plate with decorative finish, dating to
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Imari Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Decorative Charger, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Imari plate. A Japanese, ceramic decorative charger, dating to the Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Monumental Art Deco Pottery Charger Plate Clarice Cliff Rhodanthe 1930
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Deco Monumental hand-painted pottery Bizarre Ware wall charger by Clarice Cliff, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Roycroft Arts Crafts Copper Charger Plate or Tray, Circa 1900
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period charger plate or tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Yellow Siena Marble Collectible Design Handmade
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Yellow Siena marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Grey Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Quartzite Marble Collectible Design Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from semi-precious green quartzite. Multiple use as charger plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Ming Marble Collectible Design Handmade
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Handmade Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from semi-precious quartzite Azul Macaubas. Multiple use as charger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Calacatta marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Tableware Set Ceramic, Serving Centerpiece Bowl, Charger Plates, Blue Majolica
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
in.), Height: 27cm (10.6 in.) Charger plate dimensions: D 32 cm (12.6 in) Colors: cerium oxide, grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate in white onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Orange Set Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from orange onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Orange Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from orange onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Handmade Italy
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from Amber onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Green Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate in green onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Orange Set Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from orange onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Pink Onyx Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from pink onyx. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Black Marquinia Marble Brass Inlay Handmade
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from black Marquinia marble with 3 brass ants inlay. Multiple use as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cobalt Grey Ceramic Charger Plate, Three Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage cobalt grey ceramic charger plate from the second half of the 20th century. We
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Large Porcelain Charger / Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Nymolle, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice 13" porcelain charger / plate by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Sgraffito Redware Slip Decorated Pottery Charger Large Plate, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A large charger plate made of Redware pottery, all hand decorated in the Sgraffito Slip Decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Elkington Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Elkington Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry. Elkington & Co. patented the first
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

German Pink and Gold Porcelain Dinner Plate Charger or Wall Art
By Bauscher Weiden
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pink and gold gilt porcelain German dinner plate charger or wall art, circa early-20th
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate
By Leeds Pottery, Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate. With a raised
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery

Mid-Century Glazed Studio Pottery Ceramic Charger or Plate, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Artist crafted studio pottery ceramic charger or plate. Signed by artist.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Plates / Chargers by Morsbak
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of six Danish Modern teak plates / chargers by Morsbak of Denmark, 1960s. The plates are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, decorative brass plate. Attributed to GOTO
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Dior Set of Six Charger Plates in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous set of six octagonal charger plates in vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Dutch Delft Faience Polychrome Floral Bird Wall Charger Plate, circa 1940
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Dutch Delft faience polychrome floral wall charger plate by Royal Tichelaar
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu
Located in Long Island City, NY
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Butterflies A high
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Antique Embossed Copper Neoclassical Bach and Haendel Charger Plates - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Embossed Copper Neoclassical Bach and Haendel Charger Plates - a Pair. Listing includes (2
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Phoenix Bird Charger Plate 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese imari porcelain serving plate / charger with scalloped edge, decorated in cobalt
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Longchamp Majolica Palissy Apples Wall Plate Platter Charger
By Longchamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine faience earthenware dish with polychrome high relief apples. Longchamp, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish 17th Century Ceramic Circular Charger Plate, Talavera or Puente
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Faience charger with floral motifs. Talavera de la Reina-Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica

Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage celadon ceramic charger plate with crackled texture. This elegant vintage ceramic charger
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Large Charger Plate or Tray
By Carl Sorensen
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period verdigris bronze large charger plate or serving tray
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Charger Plates Absolute White Marble Platters Tableware Set of 6 Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
our new charger plates in "Absolute White" marble. The natural crystals in this semi-transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Meissen Porcelain Large Plate or Charger Hand Painted and Gilded, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful large plate or charger, with a finely hand painted pattern by the Meissen
Category

Antique 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Andre Metthey Glazed Ceramic Plate / Charger. France 1910-20
By André Metthey
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco Wall Glazed Ceramic Plate. A couple in Love. Very Romantic, both legs together
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Absolute White Marble Charger Plate Christmas Decor Table Tableware Made Italy
By Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
our new charger plates in "Absolute White" marble. The natural crystals in this semi-transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Charger Plate, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lava

Ceramic Charger Plate, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lava

Charger Plate Platter Serveware Solid Green Quartzite Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from semi-precious green quartzite. Multiple use as charger plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Charger Plates Platters Serveware set Six Black Marquinia Brass Handmade Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plate from black Marquinia marble with 3 brass ants inlay. Multiple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 6 Imperial Grey Marble Handmade
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from imperial grey marble. Multiple use as charger plates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Charger Plate Platters Serveware White Statuary Marble Hand-carved Carrara Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved charger plate from statuary marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates, platters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Charger Plate Platters Serveware Set of 4 Green Quartzite Marble Collectible
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 4 hand carved charger plates from semi-precious green quartzite. Multiple use as charger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Quartz

Large Vintage Decorative Charger, Japanese, Serving Plate, Wall Mount, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decorative charger. A Japanese, ceramic serving or mounted plate, dating to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Firma Svenskt Tenn Set of Six Pewter Charger Plates, Sweden, 1968
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of six original charger plates manufactured at Firma Svenskt Tenn in the 1968. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Dutch Delft Faience Polychrome Floral Bird Scalloped Wall Charger Plate, c. 1940
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Dutch Delft faience polychrome floral scalloped wall charger plate by Royal
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Very Large Antique Decorative Serving Plate, Belgian, Ceramic Charger, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique decorative serving plate. A Belgian, ceramic charger with blue and
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hanging Charger Plate, English, Ceramic, Decorative Fruit Dish, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hanging charger plate. An English, ceramic decorative fruit dish, dating to the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Large Plate or Charger
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 10" antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience hand painted floral plate in vibrant
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Hand-Carved Marble Charger / Server / Plate from India, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved marble charger from India, circa 1980. Measures: 18 inches in diameter, half an
Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

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Silver Plate Charger For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the silver plate charger you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A silver plate charger — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a silver plate charger, we have 390 options in-stock, while there are 101 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver plate charger, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver plate charger is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Barberini Gunnell, Pieruga Marble and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful silver plate charger that is worth considering.

How Much is a Silver Plate Charger?

The average selling price for a silver plate charger at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $72 on the low end and $147,393 for the 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 Charger
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charger plates are decorative plates that are slightly larger than dinner plates. They are designed to go under the dinner plate, adding style to the table while protecting it from heat and spills. They are made from a variety of materials, including glass. Shop a collection of beautiful charger plates on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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.