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Puiforcat, Cutlery Flatware Set Nantes Plated Silver For 8 People, 64 Pieces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Nantes" cutlery set made in silver plated by Puiforcat for 8 people.
Set composed of:
- 8
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
59 Pc Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Flatware
Chest Landers Frary
Clark
By Landers, Frary
Clark 1
Located in Dayton, OH
” / Serving Spoon - 8.25” x 1.75” / A&J Plaut Silver Plate Butter Knife - 7.25” x 0.75” / German Silver Plate
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Cornucopia
Located in London, GB
England, c.1930's, silver plated, in the form of a large shell on a circular base, the slim lid
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,168
Neoclassical Revival Antique Sterling Silver Set of 12 Dinner Plates from 1915
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
silver plates have ribbon and reed borders. Each plate has a diameter of 9.75"(25cm) and a depth of 3/4
Category
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mille Fleurs by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 51 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mille Fleurs by International sterling silver flatware set of 51 pieces. This multi-motif floral
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pembroke Dinner Plates by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite set of 12 William IV silver dinner plates was crafted by the inimitable Paul Storr
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates
Aztec Rose Floral Design Mexican Sterling Silver Set of 12 Plates
By Sanborn Mexican Sterling 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This heavy set of 12 matching sterling silver luncheon plates. The plates are all signed Sanborn
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Plate
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver plate by Towle Silversmiths was given as a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary
Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$450
Donald Colflesh Silver Beverage Server With "Stir-Up" Spoon
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon silver plated modern martini or drinks pitcher designed by noted silversmith Donald
Category
Vintage 1950s American Pitchers
English Silverplate by N B
S Soup Tureen with Silverplate on Copper
Located in Big Bend, WI
English silver plate by N B & S Fabulous English silver plate by N B & S soup tureen made with
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Ice or Wine Bucket
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Silver Plate Ice or Wine Bucket (not antique)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian Set of Four Sterling Silver Dinner Plates
By Thomas Adolphus Falcon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver dinner plates or second course dishes have a circular form to a
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Puiforcat Cutlery Flatware Set Normandie Plated Silver 6 People, 73 Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Normandy" cutlery set made in silver plated by Jean Puiforcat for 6 people.
Model created in 1935
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Lino Sabattini Silver Oval Pot
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Stamped Sabattini, Made in Italy on the base, this oval silver plated decorative pot designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silver Champagne Bucket on Stand by Christofle
Located in Pembroke, MA
Beautiful, sleek, silver-plated champagne bucket on mahogany stand by Christofle of France, with
Category
20th Century French Wine Coolers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s FAOAL Silver Handmade Cocktail Shaker and Wine Cooler
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb silver-plated vintage cocktail shaker and wine cooler hand-made in the 1960s in Italy by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Modern 20th Century Sterling Silver Watering Can - London 1991
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1991 by Whitehill Silver & Plate Company, this attractive, Sterling Silver
Category
1990s English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, "Aesthetic Movement," baby cup, Wilcox Silver Co., Connecticut, circa 1870s-1880s
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 1960s Krupp Milano Silver Soup Ladles
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of silver-plated Krupp Milano soup ladles reclaimed from an old Italian hotel. Both ladles
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Vintage silverplate Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A pair of silver plate candelabras. Each holds 3 candles. Top portions are removable to convert
Category
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Antique Sterling Silver Flower Epergne or Centrepiece - 1910 Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, London
, is in the naturalistic style, and is usually found only in silver plate.
The epergne measures 11
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver 5-Piece Coffee Tea Set with Plate Tray
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon
English Gadroon sterling silver 5-piece piece tea set with plated tray.
The
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
24-piece Sterling Silver Queens Pattern Fish Set C.1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Forks. All handles stamped Sterling, blades, and tines silver plate. Queens pattern handles, the blades
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scroll by Durgin Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set 7pc with Kettle on Stand
#2971
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scroll by Durgin beautiful scroll by Durgin 6-piece sterling silver tea set plus silver plated tray
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Elegant Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres
By Jean Despres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, France, 1960's. Executed in silver plated metal, this piece
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Important Canadian Adam Buck Large Sterling Silver Presentation Serving Tray
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial sterling silver serving tray was made by Meridian Silver Company of
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Sabattini Silver Ice bucket
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Very special 1960s silver plated modernist ice bucket by Lino Sabattini. Sabattini, the renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver and Glass Cocktail Jug
Spoon, Michelson 1960
By Anton Michelsen
Located in London, London
plain in design, and is sold with a silver-plated stirring spoon.
The cocktail jug measures 8.75
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Sterling Silver pitcher, Meriden Silver Co., Ct. Ca. 1920's. @9"high x @7" wide (handle
Category
Early 20th Century Pitchers
Mid-Century German Sterling Silver Coffee service Eugen Ferner
Located in Atlanta, GA
from c1930?s. It includes a coffee pot, tea pot, cream and sugar and a matching silver plate tray. 64
Category
Vintage 1960s German Soup Tureens
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV Silver Entree Dish and Warmer Sheffield, 1832
By Samuel Walker
Located in Cornwall, GB
motifs. The warming section of silver plate and an insert tray also of silver plate.
The dish itself
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mandarin by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 74 Pieces
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad set with wood, 10 1/2".
One cake server with silver plated blade, 9 3/4".
One sauce ladle, 5 1/8
Category
Vintage 1910s Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Normandie Plated 8 People 92 Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Normandie" made silver plated by Maison Puiforcat after on a model
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Spaulding
Co. Sterling Silver 925 Bread Tray Repousse Scalloped 3399 168g
By Spaulding
Company
Located in Dayton, OH
jewelry, silver plate and sterling ware. The Gorham Manufacturing Co. was a part owner from the firm's
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Fish Servers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Handles, Silver Plated Blades Fish Servers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
19c Wine Bucket
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely, double lined silver-plate wine bucket that will add a touch of class to a tabletop on a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$447
Very Rare Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Holder, Sheffield, 1895
By Harrison Brothers
George Howson 1
Located in London, London
silver examples of wine bottle holders, the majority were made in silver plate.
The wine bottle
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tray by Luc Lanel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Tray by Luc Lanel for Christofle
Category
20th Century French Sterling Silver
$3,000
Antique Dutch Silver Vase, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
, people, animals, fruit, flowers, and landscapes. Interior of the vase has a silver plated casing, which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Celluloid and Engraved Silver Dessert Flatware Cased Set, Service for 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, with sterling silver collars and EPSP silver plated blades and tines, in the original fabric lined
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Tableware
Materials
Silver
Cartier, Cutlery Flatware Set For 8 People Must Trinity Silver Metal 79 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Must-Trinity" cutlery flatware set made in silver plated metal by Cartier for 8 people.
Cutlery
Category
20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Corinthian Candlesticks William Cafe London 1763
By William Cafe
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
borders and fluted section. Fluted tapering stems with a Corinthian capital. Later silver plate detachable
Category
Antique 1760s British George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Viennese Art Nouveau Oval Silver Platter Schwarz
Steiner, 1922
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval shaped silver plate with egg stick decoration on the edge.
Branded by the Toucan head mark
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studio Style Art Deco Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker, circa 1930s, USA, in the style of Tiffany Studios. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Italia, 20th Century Sterling Silver Brush and Razor Stand with Bakelite Base
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
simple way, using a silver plate and making the appropriate grooves for the razor and the shaving brush
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffin Tin, Hallmarked 1911
Located in London, GB
A fine sterling silver tiffin tin with silver plated padlock and key. Hallmarked London 1911
Category
Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Adam by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
size knives, blunt silver plated blades, 10"
12 dinner size forks, 8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Plate
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling dish in the early Dublin by Lunt Silversmiths. Irish sterling silver is known for its
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$475
Assorted English Mother-of-Pearl Handled Sterling Silver and Epns Servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assortment of English mother-of-pearl handled, sterling silver and silver plated servers, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1900s Art Nouveau Style German Silver Wine Cooler
By M.H. Wilkens
Söhne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detachable silver plated liner with internal ring loop handles.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Stag and Fox Stirrup Cup Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
silver-plate. Stag is unmarked. The fox reads: "St. Davids GC/Better Ball of Partners Championship/1961
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Cake Plate
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver cake plate has a scalloped rim with a gadroon design going around. At each
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair English Victorian Silverplated Wine Champagne Bottle Decanter Coasters 1860
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning Pair of English Regency Style Silver Plated on Copper Bottler or Wine
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Lunt Cake Plate
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect size for a pie or cake, its flat surface is ideal for serving. Soft etching of flowers, garlands and latticework encircle the rim. In the center, a cartouche awaits your ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,650
21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Centerpiece
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Centerpiece in 925 sterling silver completely handmade.
The silver plate has been hammered by hand
Category
2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair English Victorian Silverplated Wine Champagne Bottle Decanter Coasters 1839
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning Pair of English Regency Style Silver Plated on Copper Bottler or Wine
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
American Beauty by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 Pcs G Mono
By George Shiebler
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives w/blunt silver plated blades,10"
12 dinner size
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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 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 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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. - 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify silver plate marks, first explore trusted online resources for some of the most frequently used examples. Most silver plate pieces will feature a purity marking, such as “EPNS” or “A1,” and markings corresponding to the maker. Photographing the maker's mark and performing a reverse image search may lead to a quick identification. If your search doesn't yield any results, try entering a description of the mark into the search engine or examining reference guides shared by trusted online resources to determine who produced your piece. From there, you can conduct further research to learn about your piece's age, pattern and other features. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Yes, some silver-plate silverware is valuable. However, the maker, age and style of silver-plated silverware are usually what make it valuable. From a material standpoint, silver plate contains very little pure silver, so the metal on its own is not very valuable. Find a wide range of silverware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 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 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.
- 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.
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Los Castillo Bottle Opener
Meader Furniture
Paul Revere Silversmith
Risler Carre
Set Of Gold Spoons
Silver Plate Coffee Jug
Antique Baby Plates
Antique Minton Dinner Service
Edwardian Biscuit Barrel
Puiforcat Cutlery
Silver Olive Spoon
Sterling Cake Plate
Sterling Silver Cake Plate