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Table Cigarette Case “Venus with Cupid” miniatures and citrine quartz Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with slightly rounded lid
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigar Box two-tone stripes on the lid fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table cigar box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Salimbeni Purse Cigarette Case Two-Color Enamel Stripes Blue and White
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Purse cigarette case, oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-color enameled
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Evening Bag produced for the Maison Cartier in New York in the 1970s Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ovalized evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with stylised floral motif designs enamelled in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian
Category

Antique 1650s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enameled engraving on the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table clock Opening lost hinge Swiss clock 8-day Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table clock with rounded vertical sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand
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Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
from 925/1000 sterling silver and adorned with gold plating.The box is beautifully enhanced with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with translucent fired enamels and featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box Black Red and White Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1976. It is in 925/1000 Sterling Silver. Box Black White and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “quadri” playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box shaped like a “quadri” playing card suit in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Perfume Holder pearl grey color fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Parallelepiped perfume holder for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with screwed cap with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni. Small gold-plated 925
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Heart shape Red passion fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box Black and Red geometric Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Box Black and Red enamel is Inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s in Art Deco style and recreated for Cartier USA in the 1980s. It is in 925/1000 sterling. Box B...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Heart shape Sky tone fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Round Box enamel light blue and black Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box blue and gold with handpainted miniature fire-enameled on guilloche Sa
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in 800/1000 silver gold plated with translucent enamel on guilloché and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigarette Box fine hand-engraved and two-colour fire-enamelled. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with a fine hand-engraved
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigarette Case enamel and hand-engraved in Napoleon III style Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box shaped tiles of the Baptistery of Florence Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fire enamels like lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This rectangular table box is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche and stripes Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with fine floral
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Set Picture Frame+Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular Photo Frame in Gold-Plated 925/1000 Silver: Imagine a frame that frames your most
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

A set of 4 Four brass ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders Highly collectable and valuable. Measures: H x W x D: 21, 12 cm. Sweden, 1900. It is in beautifully exc...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Box with fired enamels and fine horse racing miniature Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large shaped table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with translucent fired enamels on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and horse racing Salimben
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with fired enamels painted like lapis
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuff Box White Fire Enamel with Miniature of Bird Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloche
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent fired enamel stripes
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Table Box transparent brown fired enamel over hand-engraved wood grain Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-engraved ornaments in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuff Box reproducing the painting of a Roman glimpse late 1800s Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuffbox Rectangular for table with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with
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1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Evening Bag with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box portrait of Natalia Nikolaevna Pushkina Lanskaja Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Spectacular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box fired enamels and round cameo Salimbeni.
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver. This masterpiece features exquisite engravings and vibrant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette Case Fired Enamel on a Fine Hand-Engraved Mountain Landscape Sterling
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with beautiful fire enamelled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box “The Great Odalisque” Fired Enamel on Guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with edges with fire - enamelled stripes and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Table Box portrait of Empress Eugenia de Montijo miniature Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
More than a kilo of sterling silver was needed to create this stunning rectangular tabletop box
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigar Box with Fine Fine Miniature Alphons Mucha s "Amethyst" Poster Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Coin Silver Cruet Stand in Classical Medallion
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
-etched fretwork borders, and silver-plated covers of which one flat and pierced and the other domed and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Dinner Plate Charger
By Gundorph Albertus, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Cactus sterling silver dinner plate charger. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round well and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Baby Cereal Bowl on Plate
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver baby bowl on plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Bowl has curved
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver Red Enamel Open Salts
By Eigel Jensen, Anton Michelsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern sterling silver open salts with under plates and spoons. Made by Anton
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Francis I Old by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pieces
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
fabulous crisp detailing and includes: 10 knives with blunt silver plated blades, 9 1/4" 10 forks, 7 1/8
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sake Tampo, Set of 3 Silver Cups by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
, Indonesia. Additional Silver plating and finishing realized in Berkeley & Oakland, CA. Our first item
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2010s American Minimalist Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs M Monogram
By Shreve Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
pattern was introduced in the year 1909. This set includes: 8 knives with blunt silver plated blades, 8 3
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
By Antik Sterling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unlike the conventional hammered design found on sterling silver hollowware this pattern is new and
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Menora
Located in London, London
Silver plate menora, English, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in London, London
Silver plate cocktail shaker, England, circa 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

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Sterling Silver Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sterling silver plates available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all sterling silver plates available were constructed with great care. We have 1512 antique and vintage sterling silver plates in-stock, while there are 92 modern editions to choose from as well. Sterling silver plates have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver plates to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian sterling silver plates are of considerable interest. Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni and Franco Salimbeni each produced beautiful sterling silver plates that are worth considering.

How Much are Sterling Silver Plates?

Sterling silver plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,177, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $213,443.

Finding the Right Sterling Silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Sterling Silver Plates
  • 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.