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Victorian Silver Plate Leaf Decorated Pair of Wine Coasters, circa 1880
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian silver plate leaf decorated pair of wine coasters
By Pryor Tyzack & Co
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Plate with Glass and Needlework Pattern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pretty Rose Point by Wallace sterling silver plate with glass centre that features a needlework
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Rattail English Silver Plated
Stainless Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs
By Cooper Brothers
Sons, Samuel Peace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne/Rattail English silver plated & 18/10 stainless flatware set (mixed) by Cooper Bros
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Silver Plate Carving Trolley or Roast Beef Trolley by Erguis
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large silver plate carving trolley or roast beef trolley by Erguis, the domed, hinged lid opening
Category
Vintage 1920s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century, English Silver Plate Serving Piece or Urn with Crystal Insert
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used to present fine jam at tea time, this 19th century, English silver plate serving
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1930 Christofle Christian Fjerdingstad - Coffee Tea Set Art Deco Silver Plated
By Christofle, Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Tea-coffee set made in silver plated metal and ebony handles by Christofle created in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Ten Sterling Silver Plates by Andrew Fogelberg
Stephen Gilbert, Antique
By Andrew Fogelberg
Stephen Gilbert
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of ten antique George III English sterling silver plates
Category
Antique 1780s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Art Deco Silver Plated flatware and its Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of Rare Art Deco Silver Plated flatware, made for 12 servings (very complete for 10, 2 forks
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Cinderella by Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set of 7 Piece with Silver Plate Tray
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver plate tray. This set includes:
1 - Kettle on stand: Marked #20206, measures 13 1/2" tall, and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Mappin
Webb, c.1930
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A novelty silver plated bell-form cocktail shaker, stamped below Mappin & Webb, London & Sheffield
Category
20th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver
Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 166 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marly by Christofle silver plate flatware set-massive 166 pieces. This set includes:
12 hollow
Category
Antique 1890s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea
Located in Potters Bar, GB
patina to the silver plate
Great for either sandwiches or cakes or as a decorative piece in its own right
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stunning Vintage Webster Wilcox Sterling Silver Plated Wine Drinks Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely sterling silver plated Webster & Wilcox serving tray
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Chrome
Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Service for Set of Six, France
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle set.
Estate Marly by Christofle silver plated flatware set for six, 49 pieces. Great
Category
20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
William IV Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Entree Dishes on Silver Plated Stands
By Robert Hennell
Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Entree Dishes on silver plated stands, are generously sized with tall domed lids, and
Category
Antique 1830s English George IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver-Plated Martini Shaker, Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sterling silver hallmark
Silver tray and small shaker (pictured) sold separately.
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian English Cut Crystal Silver Plated Wine Ewer Claret Jug Pitcher
Located in Dublin, Ireland
plated mounts show evidence of character wear to silvering, see images.
Location: Dublin City, Ireland
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Russian Cloisonné Egg Rose, Moscow, circa 1910 Silver Plated
Located in Sofia, BG
Russian Cloisonné Egg Rose, Moscow, circa 1910 silver plated, in the form of stylized plant
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Empire Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and brown Chinese lacquer.
Set of
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and; brown Chinese lacquer.
Set of
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and brown Chinese lacquer.
Set of
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Elkington Victorian Silver Plate Candelabrum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent silver plate candelabra by the acclaimed Elkington, Mason and Co., masters of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
$44,850 / set
Georg Jensen Pyramid Silver Plated Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver letter opener in the Pyramid pattern by Georg Jensen.
No monogram
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Plate Gravy Boat
Located in NYC, NY
A classic shaped gravy boat with graceful Art Deco lines.
Category
Early 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Metal
Duo, Silver-Plated Metal Flatware Set for 12 People, Tapio Wirkkala, Christofle
By Tapio Wirkkala, Christofle
Located in Uccle, BE
Designed in 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala, the “Duo” flatware set is made of silver plated metal. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Plated Gucci Jackal Serving Cup
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Sterling Silver Gucci Jackal Cup
Fitted with antlers, and sterling silver hallmark
Suited for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oceana by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service of 136 Pieces, Massive
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Oceana by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 136 pieces in fitted Christofle chest. This
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Danish 1950s Silver Plate Paisley Shape Vide Poche Trays
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small Danish 1950s silver plate paisley form vide poche trays with raised floral design on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver
Antique Large French Silver Plated Twin Handled Tray by Christofle 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality large antique French silver plated butlers tray bearing the makers mark of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Aria by Christofle Silver plate Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 86 Pcs France
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
reinterpretation of an ancient motif featuring ringed fluting.
Aria by Christofle France silver plate dinner
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sideboard
Complete Canteen of Silver Plate Cutlery
Located in London, GB
An excellent sideboard, fitted out with a magnificent 169 piece canteen of Sheffield silver plate
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Dutch Silver Plate and Shell Sleigh Driven by Bejeweled Gentleman on Iceskates
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming and whimsical Continental silver plate and semi-precious stone sweetmeat dish in the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Gothic Reed and Barton Silver Plate Figural Tea Caddy with Goat
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic style reed and barton silver plate tea caddy features hexagonal form with etched
Category
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian 40s Silver Plate 5 Tier Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized interesting item...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sterling Silver
New and Boxed Modern Silver Plated Christofle Vertigo Champagne Bucket
By Andree Putman, Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Modern 'Vertigo' Champagne bucket / cooler
Date : Modern
Origin : Made in Brazil, designed in Paris
Decoration : Slightly everted bucket shape with appied ring handles
Size...
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Vintage Silver Plated Carved Boar Tusk Walking Swagger Cane Stick
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality well figured walking cane with highly decorative embossed silver plated ball grip
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian 40
s Twenty-three Silver-Plated Italian Chalices
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CIN CIN Italian style.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Tableware
20th Century British Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker made in Great Britain produced in the 1930's. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment revealing windows which...
Category
20th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver
Modernist Silver-Plated Coffee Service Design Hans Bunde for Cohr, Denmark, 1950
By Hans Bunde, Paavo Tynell, Carl M. Cohr, Jens Quistgaard, Pierre Forssell
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A modernist three piece coffee set from Denmark.
Electroplated Nickel Silver and black Bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
The Thirst Extinguisher
Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Mappin
Webb, c.1930
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Mappin & Webb. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker takes the form of an old fire exti...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver
Silver 12 Underplates by G. Kurz, Germany circa 1900
By Gottlieb Kurz
Located in Vienna, AT
CONDITION
(there aren't any imperfections such as dents and scratches on silver plates existing)
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic series of knife-rests was designed by Swiss cubist sculptor Edouard Marcel Sandoz for the well-known Parisian silversmith Christofle.
It represents twelve animals: a ly...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Royal Tea Set, Silver Plated Oval Shape 4 Pieces Tea Set, Handmade in Italy
By Ganci Argenterie
Located in Milano, IT
Royal tea set, sterling silver oval shape 4 pieces tea set - ag/925/g 3230
Handmade in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Dinner Plates by Tiffany
Co
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully crafted set of eight sterling silver dinner plates features the highly regarded
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Commencement Plate, Class of 1942, circa 1957
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sterling silver commencement plate features "Class of 1942" and names with "Alfred & Sarah Delaney
Category
20th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Salad Plates by Tiffany
Co.
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare set of 8 silver gilt salad plates by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Set 12 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Soup Plates 1874 Gadroon
Located in London, GB
This set of 12 Antique Victorian Soup Plates have a traditional shaped gadroon border and a coat of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Persian by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Charger Plates, Set of 12 Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
. sterling silver charger plate set with acid etched border. The set consists of 12 plates and they are
Category
Antique 19th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 11 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Dinner Plates 1815 Robert Garrard
By Robert Garrard I
Located in London, GB
A Set of 11 Antique George III Solid Silver Dinner Plates with a traditional round gadroon border
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stunning set of 12 English Sterling Silver Under Plates With Gilt Reed Borders
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by M. P. Levene, this very handsome, set of 12 Sterling Silver
Category
1990s English Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Mayan Indian with Aztec Mexican Design Sterling Silver Dish, 925/1000
By Maciel Silver Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the Mayan calendar. Great weight for the sterling silver plate.
Maciel based in Mexico
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bridal Flower by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 83 Pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
fine detail and this set include:
12 dinner knives w/ blunt silver plated blades, 10".
12 dinner
Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey Military Campaign Folding Cutlery Set Hallmarked Silver Plated circa 1890
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very nice fully hallmarked circa 1890 Military campaign folding cutlery set by Asprey London
A very good looking and utilitarian antique, there are two pi...
Category
Antique 1890s English Campaign Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Ricard Anisette Silver Plated Sculpture on Marble, France, 1930s
Located in Sofia, BG
Art Deco sculpture made in France, issued by the famous company RICARD. An authentic piece standing on a marble base.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces No Mono Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
Six dinner size knives with silver plated blades, 10",
six dinner size forks, 7 5/8",
six
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Dessert Set for 12 from 1911
By Allen
Darwin Silver 1
Located in London, London
silver dessert set, features mother of pearl handles, engraved silver plated blades and tines, chased
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pitchers for Water
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sterling silver plated Pitchers, stamped K G Handmade
Sizes are 4” x 2.5” x 7.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Pitchers
Materials
Sterling 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, 2024To 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.
- What is Sheffield silver plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sheffield 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.
- What is triple-plated silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Triple-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.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique 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, 2024The 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. - What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-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, 2022Antique 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, 2024The 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, 2022The 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.
- What was silver plate called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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, 2024What 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, 2024To 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, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- Is silver plate worth any money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Silver 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, 2023Whether 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, 2024How 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, 2022No, 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.
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Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
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