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Silver Tantalus Hukin Heath Art Nouveau Cut-Glass Decanters
By Hukin Heath
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Silver plated with a beautiful pair of Art Nouveau cut-glass decanters with cut-glass ball stoppers
Category

20th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chromium Plated Tantalus, 20th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Chromium plated Tantalus with three lead crystal glass decanters with glass stoppers by Jacques
Category

20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Chrome

Silver Liquor Decanter Caddy, Original Cut Crystal Bottle, Stopper, Sterling Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Toast to living in style! A gorgeous refined silver plated English decanter caddy tantalus with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Early Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Sheffield Silver Plate Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Sheffield silver plate tantalus, or cavé liqueur, by Philip Ashberry & Sons is a
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak and silver plated tantalus
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak and silver plated tantalus, having three quality cut glass
Category

Early 20th Century European Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plate Tantalus Set with Two Crystal Decanters, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Silver-plate Tantalus set with hinged locking top, containing two Crystal decanters with crisp
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Antique Silver Plate Tantalus Set Whisky Spirit Bottle Sheffield Walker Hall
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable Sheffield silver plate tantalus set Made by Walker and Hall from Sheffield
Category

Vintage 1920s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Tantalus Cut-Glass Decanters, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated tantalus with two cut-glass decanters and a cut-glass and
Category

Antique 1880s English Tableware

Antique English Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Silver-plated Tantalus, 1890
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in Portland, OR
Antique English Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Silver-plated Tantalus, circa 1890. A fine
Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Bottles

Materials

Crystal, EPNS

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Two cut crystal Bottle Tantalus
Category

Antique 19th Century Barware

Unusual Late Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus, 1897
By Fenton Bros Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this late Victorian tantalus is quite unusual. The original key is used to open the
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Oak and Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak and silver plate mounted three bottle tantalus, having an inset mirror with twin
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Antique 3-Bottle Satinwood and Silver-Plated Tantalus
Located in London, GB
A smart, Victorian tantalus frame inlaid with satinwood veneers and mounted with silver-plated
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Antique English Betjemann s Silver Plate Tantalus, circa 1890
By Betjemanns Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A smart late Victorian three bottle Tantalus with three cut crystal decanters in the ever-popular
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware

Antique English Coromandel Silver Plated Tantalus, Mappin Webb, c.1890
By Mappin Webb, John Betjeman
Located in Bath, GB
A smart and very elegant late Victorian Tantalus in exotic Coromandel wood. The fittings are silver
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Tantalus 4x Glasses 2x Decanters 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated Victorian tantalus and cut glass drinks set, Circa 1870 in date
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Tantalus with Scotch and Rye Cut Glass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
Antique silverplate tantalus with fine cut crystal decanters with sterling silver nameplates for
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Antique Late 19th Century American Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Oak and Silver Plated Tantalus with Crystal Decanters
Located in Dallas, TX
tantalus is unique with nickel silver side mounts and its original ball faceted swivel locking handle. In
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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Silver Plated Tantalus Six Glasses, Two Decanters Roberts and Belk, 19th Century
By Roberts Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated Victorian two handled tantalus and cut-glass drinks set, dated
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Georgian Period Silver Plated and Colored Glass Tantalus
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and beautiful three bottle, green, amethyst and amber colored glass and silver plated tantalus.  
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Three Bottle Tantalus, 1907
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century silver plated tantalus marked H&H on the underside of the base, the makers
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Large Antique English Three Bottle Tantalus by Mappin and Webb, circa 1900
By Mappin Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome large example of a silver plated Tantalus made by the top-notch London silversmith
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated Tantalus with three cut-glass decanters with stoppers , in the
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Antique 1860s English Tableware

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Tantalus Stand 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Stand Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus Mappin Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated tantalus stand with two cut crystal decanters with stoppers, in
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Antique 1890s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Old Sheffield Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
Good quality Elkington plate three bottle tantalus. This is an attractive Old Sheffield silver
Category

Antique 1840s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Old Sheffield Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive Old Sheffield silver plated tantalus stand with three decanters with
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Antique 1840s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English silver plated and cut glass tantalus
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Victorian silver plated and cut glass tantalus with oval bottles contained in a caddy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Silver Plate-Mounted Wood Three-Bottle Tantalus
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, silver plate-mounted, three bottle Tantalus, England, circa 1905. Measures: 16 inches
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Scottish Silver Plate and Cut Glass Tantalus
By Mackay Chisholm
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique 19th century silverplate and cut glass tantalus set from the Edinburgh maker, Mackay
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Silver Plate, Mounted Wood Case Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, silver plate mounted wood, three decanter Tantalus, England, circa 1905. Case measures
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated 6 Glass Tantalus for Port Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb silver plated port / sherry six glass Tantalus set, Mid 20th Century in date. This lovely
Category

Vintage 1950s Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate-Mounted Oak Three Bottle Tantalus
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plate - mounted oak three-bottle tantalus, England, ca. 1885 Three crystal bottles in
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Antique 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal

20th Century German Wmf Silver Plated Cut Glass Tantalus, c.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century German silver plated locking tantalus. Made by German company WMF which is the
Category

20th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative Victorian English silver plated three bottle tantalus, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An attractive Victorian "Betjemann" patent' silver plated three bottle tantalus set, with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver-Plate Golden Oak Three Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver-Plate & Golden Oak Three Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker s Box, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plate & cut crystal tantalus smoker's box, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Oak Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus Games Compendium
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium Box with 3 Cut Crystal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Italian silver Plated and Engraved Crystal Tantalus, circa 1930
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing Tantalus made in Italy, circa 1930, sign of the time in the silver plate, carved crystals
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Coromandel Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus Betjemann and Sons
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
. Silver Plate refers to a method of applying a thin layer of silver to a base metal such as brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Three Glass Bottle Tantalus Lockable, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exquisite silver plated three glass bottle Tantalus from Austria, circa 1890. In absolute great
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Barware

Materials

Brass

Antique English Single Bottle Tantalus with Sheffield Silver Plated Mounts, 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English single bottle cut crystal tantalus with sheffield silver-plated mounts, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Single Bottle Tantalus, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plated single bottle Tantalus, circa 1880-1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Antique English Oak Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak, silver-plate & cut crystal tantalus games box, Circa 1880. Includes crystal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Golden Oak 2-Bottle Betjemann Tantalus, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plated golden oak two bottle Tantalus, made by "Betjemann's & Sons" of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Silver-Plate, Golden Oak Cut Crystal Tantalus, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian golden oak and cut crystal single bottle tantalus with Sheffield silver
Category

Antique 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An attractive English Victorian silver plated three bottle tantalus set by James Richardson, circa
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Quality Antique Silver Plate 3-Bottle Tantalus, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality 3-bottle tantalus with etched leave and flowers on the bottles and crystal stoppers
Category

Antique 19th Century Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver-Plate Mounted Oak and Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver-Plate Mounted Oak and Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Oak Silver Plate with Cut Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak & Silver-Plate Three Bottle Tantalus with Cut Crystal Decanters, Circa 1880.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate, Oak and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1890.
By Daniel Arter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plate, oak and cut crystal 2 bottle Tantalus, circa 1890. Made in Birmingham
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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Silver Plate Tantalus For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver plate tantalus available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silver plate tantalus was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the silver plate tantalus you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A silver plate tantalus, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mappin Webb, Betjemanns Sons and Elkington Co. each produced at least one beautiful silver plate tantalus that is worth considering.

How Much is a Silver Plate Tantalus?

The average selling price for a silver plate tantalus at 1stDibs is $1,605, while they’re typically $539 on the low end and $55,000 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 Plate Tantalus
  • 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
    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
    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 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.