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Vintage Decorative Small Black Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative black glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Glass Swan Open Salt or Sugar Pot, 1980s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1980s small open salt, sugar or spice pot with a cute little spoon. Spoon
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Sterling Silver Salt Shaker Antique Small Bowl Blue Crystal Stamped MEMA Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
or a valuable gift set. Includes a small silver salt spoon and a crystal bowl inside. salt shaker
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood Silver Plate Peppermill by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
is made of rosewood with a silver plated band. There is a hole in the band to load the pepper corns
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Silesia, Germany. Eight small porcelain lunch plates. Ca 1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Silesia, Germany. Eight small porcelain lunch plates. Hand-painted with floral motifs in polychrome
Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silesia, Germany. Six small porcelain lunch plates. Ca 1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
Silesia, Germany. Six small porcelain lunch plates. Hand-painted with floral motifs in polychrome
Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Small Handmade Ceramic Plates with Tree Illustration
Located in Greenwich, CT
These handcrafted ceramic plates from Paris are completely handmade. From the hand beating of the
Category

2010s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble, Small
By Manuel Aires Mateus
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manuel Aires Mateus creates four elegant stone platters inspired by a simple, circular shape, with beautiful estremoz marble stone grooved in a Classic pattern. It's unique look is a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Small Swedish Plate by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Swedish Plate by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930 Octagon-shaped small plate with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Royal Crown Derby Imari Small Plates, Set of 2
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1960s Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern small plates. Each plate varies slightly. Both
Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Viners 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small and well made silver plated serving tray was made by Viners of Sheffield England in
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th century French Silver Plated Set of 12 Spoon and one Clamp
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice box composed of twelve silver plate small spoons and a clamp dating from the beginning of
Category

Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative plate from Greece. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Small Lalique Black Crystal Tree Of Life Plate
By Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Black Crystal Tree of Life Plate. It depicts a round frosted black crystal plate
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

1940s Maurice Duchin Petite Pedestal Cake Plate Sterling Silver
By Maurice Duchin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Maurice Duchin Sterling Silver Weighted Small Pedestal Cake Plate stamped sterling weighted
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Simon Gate for Orrefors/Sandvik. Set of thirteen small Art Deco plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Simon Gate (1883-1945) for Orrefors/Sandvik, Sweden. A set of thirteen small Art Deco plates in
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Small Handmade Ceramic Plates with Fish Fossil Illustration
Located in Greenwich, CT
These handcrafted ceramic plates from Paris are completely handmade. From the hand beating of the
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, set of six porcelain small plates with Vine-Leaf pattern.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, 6 small plates, Vine-Leaf Pattern, “Voller grüner Weinkranz” Set of 6 small plates from
Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hutschenreuther Set of 4 Small Porcelain Plates Hand-painted Venice, 1950s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of small porcelain bowls or plates is decorated with a charming hand-painted landscape
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat plate and two small bowls. The Neuzeriat plate depicts a
Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal Silver Bowl Blue Mid-century Glass Mustard Bowl Salt Pepper Bowl Small
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage small silver and glass raised scroll rim bowl. This beautiful dish features an elegant
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Estate Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Small Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Small Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Panshu Small Plate Handmade White Stoneware Matt Glaze Organic Form, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
The Panshu Small Plate is a handmade ceramic piece that brings rustic charm and refined elegance to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

English Imari Set of 5 Small Bowl Porcelain Plates
Located in Austin, TX
English Imari set of 5 porcelain small bowl plates.
Category

Antique 1890s English Japonisme Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century “Fruit Still Life” Small Plate by Elio Schiavon
By Elio Schiavon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand painted ceramic plate with a fruit still life by Elio Schiavon. This mid century
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Six small porcelain plates with polychrome floral motifs and gold rim.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six small porcelain plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs and gold rims. Porcelain of
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood red plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

6 Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Rust" Small Plates, #516 1/2
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
6 Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Rust" small plates Six small plates with the Chinese Bouquet
Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing Grøndahl, Butterfly. Two Porcelain Plates and Two Small Bowls, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Butterfly. Two porcelain plates and two small bowls. 1930s. In excellent
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved, set of five small lunch plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved, a set of five small lunch plates. Model: 10/1624
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, eleven small plates with reticulated edges
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, a set of eleven small plates with reticulated edges. Hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Longchamp, France, Hand Painted, Ten Small Faience Plates, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Longchamp, France, hand painted, ten small faience plates. Mid-20th Century. In excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Faience

Delft - Small Peacock plate - Lambertus Sanderus, (the Claw) 1763-1806
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare smaller sized Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, late 18th century, with ochre rim
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Round Tray and Small Plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" round tray and small plates Two shell
Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

J. Kronester, Germany. Set of 12 small plates with the classic floral motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
J. Kronester, 12 butter/side plates. Set of 12 small plates from J. Kronester, decorated in
Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gefle, Sweden. Set of 8 small luncheon plates from Kosmos series, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gefle, 8 small luncheon plates, Kosmos series Set of 8 small luncheon plates from Gefle, Sweden, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Bing Grøndahl, set of four small plates hand-painted with polychrome flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, a set of four small plates hand-painted with various polychrome floral motifs and
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Colisee Small Ashtray
Located in Paris, FR
Ashtray Colisee Small with stainless steel structure in chrome finish. Also available in gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Stouby Keramik. Set of four small handmade ceramic vases and four plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stouby Keramik, Denmark. A set of four small handmade ceramic vases and four plates. Glazed in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stouby Keramik. Set of six small handmade ceramic vases and six plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stouby Keramik, Denmark. A set of six small handmade ceramic vases and six plates. Glazed in brown
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Murano, Italy, four small plates in clear glass with spiral-shaped decoration.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, a set of four small plates in clear glass with spiral-shaped gold decoration
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Bing Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations in purple and gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Delft - Small blue and white Delftware Lotus plate, mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate of rare small size with a blue and white decoration inspired by Chinese Kangxi
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Opulent Handmade Silver Metal Artisan Leaves Evening Bag designed by Perez Sanz
Located in University City, MO
Accented with small silver plated orbs that emulate berries with coiled vines throughout The three
Category

1980s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid Century Brass Metal Small Plate Bowl Ashtray, Gold Flowers, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage brass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It has a fantastic faceted form. The unique flowers shape makes this ite...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Brass

Meissen, Three Pieces Blue Onion, Cup Without Handle, Low Cup and Small Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, three pieces Blue Onion - cup without handle, low cup and small plate. Approx. 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of 16 Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A entertainer's dream. A 16 pc set of vintage 1979 set of "Imperial Garden" plates by legendary
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Plate Delftware, English Small Stylised Floral Spray London, Blue and White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Decorated with a stylised fern surrounded by a double-circle petal shaped border and an arc border around the rim. Decorated in blue on blue glaze. In original condition. Probably Lo...
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 5 Small Plate or Coasters in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury a set of five beautiful black and white small plates or coasters in porcelain displaying
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

a Pair of Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpacca 30CL Sauce Boats Servers for Berndorf
By Art.Krupp Berndorf, Gio Ponti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a Pair of small elegant Gio Ponti Silver Plated 30CL Sauce boats for Berndorf, Austria. these
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Eduardo Paolozzi Abstract Architectural Limited Bisque Wall Plaque, 1978
By Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
frame with a small silver plate saying: VL Staal A/S 1983-93 (Danish Steel Company). Measurements
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Decorative Small Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative green glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

20th century French Christofle Set of 12 small Spoon, 1950s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice box of 12 (+1) silver plated spoons from the famous Christofle brand in silver plated
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Picture Frame Squared for round portrait Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square frame for round photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Reproduction in solid 800 silver of an old Italian military ration box and spoon
By Calegaro
Located in VALENZA, IT
tin, 2 small silver plates have been welded which were used to position the spoon. The lid, free and
Category

Early 2000s Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

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Small Silver Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of small silver plates is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and silver, all small silver plates available were constructed with great care. We have 103 antique and vintage small silver plates in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of small silver plates available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small silver plates made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Small silver plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Fornasetti and Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom are consistently popular.

How Much are Small Silver Plates?

Prices for small silver plates can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, small silver plates begin at $20 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $380.
Questions About Small 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.