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Silver Plate from the Late 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful silver smith work made in the late 1970s. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Onslow by CJ Vander Silver Plated Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pc New
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused English Onslow by CJ Vander English silver plated dinner size flatware set - 60 pieces
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Sea Lion Wine or Champagne Cooler
Located in London, GB
form of a sea lion and finished in silver. The sea lion is modelled in a sitting pose, with its head
Category
20th Century English Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 11 Various Silver Plated Serving Pieces
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a set of 11 various sterling silver serving pieces. There are 2 sets of salt and pepper
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$440 Sale Price / set
74% Off
Vintage 19th Century Christofle Silver Plated Round Bread Plates Hallmarked Pair
By Christofle
Located in IT
. The silver plating adds a touch of sophistication, making these plates perfect for both formal dining
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 8 Bruno Wiskemann Silver Plated Serving Parts in Louis XV 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wiskemann is the most exclusive Belgian manufacturer of silver-plated items. Otto- Leonard
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
$2,873 Sale Price
20% Off
LUC LANEL Paris For Christofle 1930 Art Deco Silver Plated Geometric Hand-Mirror
By Christofle, Luc Lanel
Located in Miami, FL
worked mainly with silver or silver-plated metals as well as bronze for the companies Süe et Mare and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
1 of 29 Sterling Silver Plated 1918 Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Serving Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 29 Sterling Silver plated, fully hallmarked for Sheffield
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Skyscraper Silver Plate Tray by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980s. Designed by world renowned architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Perforated decorative border. Impressed on underside with designer and manufacturer signature. Manufa...
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
1 of 19 King George Auguseue Frederick Arms Sterling Silver Plated 1919 Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer 1 of 19 Sterling Silver plated, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1919
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1 of 4 King George Auguseue Frederick Arms Gilt Sterling Silver Plated Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 Gold gilt Sterling Silver plated, fully hallmarked for
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Plate from Casino De Namur, Belgium
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful plate in sterling silver stamped Casino de Namur with a number on the bottom.
Belgium
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
occasions and special events.
Stamped "Pat 1902 Gorham electro plate"
Set of 16
2- Dining Forks
2-Salad
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
$345 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
B - Britannia Metal - tin containing alloy / I/O - normal thick silver layer / OX - oxidised
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique circa 1920 Art Deco Asprey
Co London Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1920 Art Deco Asprey & Co London cocktail shaker
A good looking and well made piece, these were made for the London elite i...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Twelve Georgian Silver-Gilt Plates
Located in New York, NY
With the Royal Badge of George III. Marked: London, 1808. Maker: Robert and Samuel Hennell.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Twelve Georgian Silver Dinner Plates by Wright
By Charles Wright
Located in London, GB
silver dinner plates is of superb quality. Each plate is largely circular, though the profile of each
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
$24,805 / set
Ten Gorham Sterling Silver and Crystal Plates, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
In the Art Nouveau "Athenic" pattern.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Set of Six Sterling Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of elegant sterling silver overlay service plates with the pre-1930 Lenox green mark. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
$920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
12 Minton Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Service or Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Minton service plates is a rare example of Minton's sterling silver overlay. Most
Category
Early 20th Century British Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives (silver plate blunt blades) 10",
12 dinner size forks 7 5/8",
12 regular
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury 32cm
A striking
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$567 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury
A striking pair of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Second Course Dishes
By Robert Sharp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver second course
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Shoe Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silver plate.
A handsome piece for the dressing table or closet - unisex and in very good vintage
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-century "Silver Flower"
"Song of Autumn" Serving Spoons by Oneida Silver
By Oneida
Located in Van Nuys, CA
silver plate serving spoon pattern "Silver Flower" c. 1960s 8 1/2 in long
1- CommunityOneida silver plate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$39 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Excellent Set of Six Silver Underplates Allesandria near Turin Italy circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian Silver Excellent Set of Six Underplates of Stunning Elegance. (S268)
- the plates have
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ladle and Large Centerpiece in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ladle and large centerpiece in silver bronze
Silver plated bronze ladle 35/42 microns
Length: 218
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
$11,051 / set
Silver 800 Plate with Fruit Decoration Vienna Diana Head Mark Made, circa 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning nicest silver plate with sculptured decorations in middle area
Hallmarked (Viennese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Olive Spoon and Small Table Centre in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Olive spoon and small table centre in silver bronze
Silver plated bronze olive spoon 35/42
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
1950s Daffodil Silverware by International Silver signed 1847 by Rodgers Bros
By John Rodgers
Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage silver-plated Daffodil flatware by Rogers Bros dates back to 1950. A lovely set of
Category
Antique 1850s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$147 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Antique Set of 6 Sheffield Sterling Silver Butter Knives with Pistol Handles
Located in Toronto, ON
shaped handles, and EP silver plate blades. Each handle is hallmarked for sterling silver and bears
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cachepot Planter Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in Roslyn, NY
POSEN, With Silver Plated Insert Liner
Category
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Silver Cup Rose Silver
Crystal European Decorative Bowl Cup
Located in Wembley, GB
-plated dish is adorned with handsome stag head detail. Finished in silver-plated, this statement piece
Category
Antique 1880s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$847 Sale Price
25% Off
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Picture Frame.
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver photo frame.
The frame is made of a shiny rectangular silver plate where chiseled
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Electroplated Silver Bottle Coasters Antique Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bases with a central domed silver plated button.
The underside of each silver bottle coaster is fitted
Category
Vintage 1940s English Gothic Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cheese Knife in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cheese Knife in silver bronze
Silver plated bronze cheese knife 35/42 microns
Measure: Length
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver Pitcher, Crystal CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver Itay
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Italian Silver Pitcher, GLASS CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver plated Head 1880s
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$868 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique Silver Pitcher, GLASS CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver Itay
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Italian Silver Pitcher, GLASS CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver plated Head 1880s
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$909 Sale Price
44% Off
Sterling Silver
Crystal Plate
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a crystal and sterling silver dish by International Silver. The silver rim is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Nantes Plated 8 People 109 Pieces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Nantes" made silver plated by Maison Puiforcat after on a model by
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Bronze Egg Cup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver bronze Egg cup
Silver plated bronze egg cup 35/42 microns
Measures: H: 58 mm, D: 45 mm
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Bread Knife in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated bronze bread knife 35/42 microns
Length: 348 mm, weight: 200 gr
This knife is
Category
2010s French Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian 800/1000 Silver Jewelry box
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
scratching the internal.
The sides have been left smooth and shiny.
A very thick silver plate has been used
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$2,546 Sale Price
28% Off
Shenandoah by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces Scarce
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
:
Six knives, blunt silver plated blades, 8 7/8",
six forks, 6 3/4",
six salad forks, 5 7/8",
six
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Pitcher, Italy Crystal CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver
Located in Wembley, GB
features a silver-plated mount and hinged lid, with a scrolling handle mounted with a bird and human mask
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,033 Sale Price / item
36% Off
Set of 6 Fairfax No. 2 Old French Hollow Knives by Durgin, 1910
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, making them lighter and well-balanced, while the blades are typically stainless steel or silver-plated
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$150 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Silver Bronze Pie Server
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver bronze pie server
Silver plated bronze pie server 35/42 microns
Length: 260 mm
Category
2010s French Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$1,441
Sauce Spoon in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sauce spoon in silver bronze
Silver plated bronze sauce spoon 35/42 microns
Length: 175 mm
Category
2010s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Italian Sterling Silver Figural Horse Head
Silverplate Salad Set, Fork
Spoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Italian sterling silver and silver-plated salad serving set is a stunning blend of
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Sterling Silver Bread Plates
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set of twelve bread plates by International Silver. The workmanship is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,100 / set
Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cherub Figural Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in Roslyn, NY
a silver plated liner, below the cupid standing on a base made up of lions faces. .
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by J. Barian Silver Glass 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in silver plate with enamel painted
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Vase, European Art Deco Decorative Cup, Floral Pendant Vase
Located in Wembley, GB
Large Art Deco antique silver plated vase or decorative cup pressed, cast and chased. Circular
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,054 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Electroplated and Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters
By Roberts
Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver plated coasters have a circular cylindrical form.
Each coaster is embellished with chased
Category
Vintage 1950s English William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique International Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Plate
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Neoclassical style cake plate or serving dish.
In sterling silver and cut glass.
By the
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
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 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if something is silver-plated or solid silver, put a magnet near it. Solid silver won't attract the magnet. However, the base metals used to produce silver-plated pieces often will. If the magnet test is inconclusive, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable expert can help you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.
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