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Vintage Art Deco Chrome Mid-Century Ice Bucket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-plated ice bucket. Art Deco American Sheffield silver plate lidded ice bucket. Art Deco silver-plated ice
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Silver Plated Metal and Wood Ice Bucket with lid, 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal and wood ice bucket with lid, 1980. Silver metal and wood ice bucket with lid
Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pineapple Shaped Ice Bucket, Vintage German 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice barware item, made in the1970s. An all original Lucite and gold plated metal item to display
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Buckets 22 Carat Gold Pair Of Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of elegant vintage Imperial Glass Co. ice buckets have the iconic and collected 22 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Pineapple Ice Bucket Wine Cooler in the Style of Mauro Manetti, Italy, 1950s
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal Plated Pineapple Ice Bucket, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Metal

Chase Art Deco Chrome Champagne Ice Bucket Lurelle Guild Rockwell Kent Design
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Rockwell Kent
Located in Chicago, IL
This chrome-plated champagne bucket has a Classic Art Deco style. The top edge is stepped and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Silverplate Champagne Bucket by Krupp Berndorf, ca. 1900–1930
By Art.Krupp Berndorf
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Austrian silver champagne bucket by Krupp Berndorf, ca. 1900–1930 An elegant silver-plated
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Metal

20th century French Art deco Silvert Plate Wine cooler, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful silver-plated metal champagne bucket dating from the 1930s, typical of the art deco
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker in Gold 24K and Stainless Steel With Ice Bucket b
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker in gold 24K and stainless steel with Ice Bucket and ice tongs by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Hans TurnwaId ce Bucket Apple, Turtle Pattern, 1970 Freddo Therm, Switzerland
By Hans Turnwald, Freddo Therm
Located in Paris, France
in a solid silver plated. The lid of the bucket has it original ice tongs and label.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Barware

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Acrylic

Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti
By Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a silver plated brass ice bucket or wine cooler by Ambrogio
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Jean Despres Silver Metal Cooler
By Jean Despres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean Despres Silver-Plated Metal Ice Bucket This silver-plated metal ice bucket, attributed to
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container
Located in Chicago, IL
Plated. I believe there was probably a lining glass bucket inside at one time. unmarked. Uncertain to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage HERMÉS Silver Plated Champagne Bucket - Wine Cooler - Ice Chiller
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
A rare opportunity to purchase this finely silver plated, Art Deco Champagne Cooler by HERMÉS
Category

Late 20th Century French Wine Coolers

Silver Planter or Bucket with B Monogram
Located in Stamford, CT
Silver plated planter or bucket with hand engraved B monogram. Two handles. Makers mark on the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Louis XIV period silver metal holy water bucket Circa 1700
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very pretty Louis XIV period holy water seal in silver-plated metal decorated with acanthus
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

18th/19th Century French Provincial Rafraichissoir Wine Cooler
Located in Forney, TX
removable brass or silver plated buckets for chilling wine. They also included a drawer for storing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English Barware / Tableware Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th Century English Sheffield silver plated wine cooler / ice bucket with removable insert
Category

Antique 1840s English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Monogrammed Oak and Silver Plate Tobacco Jar or Ice Bucket with Shield Cartouche
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
richly grained solid oak and adorned with a silver-plated lid and handle. The cylindrical form features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Luc Lanel for Christofle Wine / Champagne Cooler - Ondulations c.1932
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous Art Deco silver plated Champagne bucket designed by the celebrated Luc Lanel for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Champagne Buckets in Sheffield Plate from George IV Period - Circa 1825
Located in New York, US
Our George IV period Sheffield plate vases (circa 1820-1830) measure 25 in (63.5 cm) tall and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Vases

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Townshends Birmingham Aluminium and Electroplated Patent Communion Set
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
bucket shaped silver-plated wine cups each marked EPNS. The holder has original red velvet lining where
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

Gucci Silver Stag Stirrup Set of 8 Cups and Bucket
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this rare set of signed "Gucci" "Made in Italy" silver plate Stirrup cups and ice
Category

1980s Italian Barware

Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Champagne Bar , Bar Cart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
interiors made of a full set of 6 Baccarat champagne glasses and a magnificent silver plated ice bucket
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal

Silver Plated Gosset Champagne Bucket
Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence
Silver Plated Creator Gosset Origin France 60's
Category

Vintage 1960s French Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Sheridan Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Sheridan silver plate ice bucket. Stands approximately 10 inches tall including lid and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plate Champagne Bucket
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome French champagne bucket with ringed handles.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate English Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
A fantastic quality silver plate English ice bucket. Georgian style with lion head handles and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plate Champagne Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare French Art Deco silver plated champagne bucket by Christofle with maccassar ebony handles and
Category

20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1930
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English crackle-ware glass ice bucket with silver plated rim, folding handle and pierced
Category

Vintage 1930s European Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco International Silver Co. Globe Ice Bucket Cooler
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
International Silver Co. Globe ice bucket with rocket ship handle made in the 1960s. Silver plated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Silver Plated Champagne Wine Bucket
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Silver plated champagne bucket. Monogram. Stamped.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Regency More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Champagne, Wine Bucket, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous English silver plated champagne/wine ice bucket with lion head handles and embossed
Category

Vintage 1920s European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate and Glass Ice Bucket, circa 1900
Located in London, London
Silver plate ice bucket, circa 1900 with a removable centre and a large long delicate handle.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A pretty English glass and silver plated ice bucket with etched fern and leaf decoration with
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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Austrian Silver Plated Bird Ice Bucket
Located in Aspen, CO
This interesting ice bucket is shaped in the form of a parrot, whose head lifts up to open the
Category

Vintage 1950s Barware

Materials

Silver

1970 s Silver plated champagne bucket by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's Silver plated champagne bucket by Hermès Great condition This is a rare piece
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

French Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Ball Handles
Located in New York, NY
Silver plate ice bucket with ribbed base and ball handles, France, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Glasses and Ice Bucket Silver Plate
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco cocktail shaker matching glasses and ice bucket silver plate. English Barware Art Deco set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Masini Firenze
By Masini Firenze
Located in Lugano, CH
Silver plated ice bucket by Masini Firenze, with a nice patina. Stamped on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Barware

Pineapple Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1960
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Pesaro, PU
Vintage pineapple ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti and manufactured by Fonderia d'Arte Firenze
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

Big Silver Plated Rose Bowl by James Dixon Sons
Located in Milan, IT
This mid-twentieth century english silver plated champagne bucket. The object presents a very
Category

Mid-20th Century English Silver Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated "Perles" Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Christofle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christofle France silver plated "Perles" ice bucket with tongs The Louis XVI-style Perles
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Victorian Ice Bucket, circa 1860, Elkington Company
By Elkington Co.
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A quite stunning and incredibly rare partial gilt electro formed 19th century Victorian ice bucket
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Silver Plate Champagne Cooler Bucket
By Christofle
Located in Sacramento, CA
Christofle champagne bucket produced for Perrier-Jouët, and limited to 1,000 pieces. Named 'Belle
Category

1990s French Belle Époque Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plated Christofle Champagne and Ice Buckets
By Christofle
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptionally French Christofle champagne and Ice buckets, in top conditions. This elegant and
Category

Late 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Christofle Vintage French Silver Plate Wine Cooler or Ice bucket Ormesson
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Stamford, CT
A vintage Christofle silver plate wine cooler/ice bucket. Beautiful lines on a footed base. Pattern
Category

Vintage 1950s Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Acorn Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Plate Over Brass Acorn Ice Bucket
Category

Vintage 1950s Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Pair Of Art Deco Style Silver Plated Champagne Bucket Serving Sets Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Maison Sambonet silver-plated champagne bucket servers signed Art Deco style Height: 58
Category

Vintage 1940s Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel for Christofle, circa 1932
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Onduration 1932. Silver plated champagne bucket designed by Luc Lanel and made by Christofle
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1960 Teghini Bronze, Silver, and Gold-Plated Pear Ice Bucket
By Teghini
Located in Aspen, CO
This pear shaped ice bucket has the most refined, beautiful detailing at the pear's stem and leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s Barware

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Large Silver Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Large Valenti silver plated rope ice bucket with pewter liner, Spanish, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Barware

Italian Silver Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian silver plated ice bucket with articulated dog head and pewter liner.
Category

Vintage 1960s Barware

Silver Plate Victorian Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Top Hat Box, 1860s
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful and delightful mid Victorian, silver plate ice bucket in the form of
Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield silver plate wine bucket with liner
Located in Seattle, WA
Classical shape with lion and ring handles. Engraved with crest. OFFERED AT THIS 50% OFF PRICE FOR 2015 ONLY!
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wine Coolers

eye Champagne Bucket
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
Plated eye Champagne Bucket.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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Silver Plated Bucket For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal silver plated bucket for your home. A silver plated bucket — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. Find 798 options for an antique or vintage silver plated bucket now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver plated bucket, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver plated bucket, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver plated bucket over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Luc Lanel and Teghini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Plated Bucket?

Prices for a silver plated bucket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $950.

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 Plated Bucket
  • 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 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 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 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.