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Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique Continental Silver Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Continental Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case embellished with a gorgeous Enamelled Image on the Front of the Case. This Image shows a subtly erotic image of a woman putting on ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George V sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1917. Each: Tapering and fluted pillar supporting urn...
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1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Victorian Perfume Flask Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Shiebler sterling Victorian perfume flask pendant made originally for a chatelaine but can be used now as a pendant. It remarkably retains its original s...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl #468A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Georg Jensen sterling silver centerpiece bowl featuring a base made of 3-D blossoms with hanging fruit and beads. It has GI marks for 1910-30 and #468A. The piece measures 8...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique S. Kirk Son Sterling Silver .925 Vegetable Serving Bowl 313g 3700
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique S. Kirk & Son sterling silver serving bowl with monogram at the center. Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925 / 1000 , 3700.     
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sea Sculpture by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern design "Sea Sculpture" by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 53 Pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 2 Servin...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Walker Hall 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique George ...
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1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Autumn Leaves by Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Autumn leaves by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 6 3/4", 12 teaspoons, 6", one servi...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gold Enamel Kovsh Nikolai Antipov Moscow 1896
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Imperial Russian silver & cloisonne enamel kovsh, silversmith Nikolai Lakovlev Antipov & assayer Anotoly Apollonovish Artsybashev, Moscow, 1896. The kovsh of tradition...
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1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine fired enamelled miniature with hand-painted floral ...
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1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Magnificent Arabian Horse Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-etched fire-enameled engraving painted like lapis lazuli stone and...
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1970s Italian Islamic Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Irish Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Bowl William Egan Cork Dublin 1911
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Irish sterling silver footed bowl by William Egan, County Cork, 1911. The bowl having an everted rim above a stepped globular body which i...
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1910s Irish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Eight-Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Tétard
Located in London, GB
Antique eight-piece silver coffee and tea set by Tétard French, early 20th century Tray: Height 6cm, width 73.5cm, depth 46.5cm Water jug: Height 19cm, width 21cm, depth 11cm T...
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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Georg Jensen Acorn Gilt Sterling Silver Mocha or Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 signed Danish mocha or demitasse spoons. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. In the Acorn pattern. Each gold-washed. Simply a wonderful set of Jensen Acorn spo...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Tureen with Platter c1850
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1850, Sterling, by James Dixon Son, Sheffield England. This tureen and underplate is a superb example of early Victorian British sterling. Beautifully designed, it...
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1850s Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Flatware Service for 18/5 piece Setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This complete set of sterling silver flatware is a Classic beauty. Tailored with very Fine detail, this set will never go out of style...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed English George III salt cellar or sweetmeat dish. In sterling silver. By Thomas & Joseph Guest and Joseph Cradock, London. Dated for 1807. In the form of a turtle ...
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Early 1800s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with translucent fired enamels and featuring a handpainted monochrome miniature on guilloche of a sailing ship on the lid, depi...
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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 121 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Chateau Rose by Alvin sterling silver Flatware set, 121 pieces. This set includes: 18 Knives, 8 7/8", 18 Forks, 7 1/4", 18 Salad Forks, 6 5/8", 18 Teaspoons, 6", 18 C...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Doulton Burslem Art Deco Silver Mounted Coffee Cup Set
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and exceptional Doulton Burslem Art Deco silver mounted coffee cup set complete with saucer and original spoon and dated 1929. The porcelain tr...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

NAPOLEON III Antique 1860 French 12 Sterling Coffee Spoons Set In Fitted Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
A Napoleon III boxed set of twelve coffee spoons. This is a fantastic unused set of twelve coffee spoons created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in 1860. The sp...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Chesterfield by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 117 Pcs B Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Chesterfield by Gorham circa 1908 sterling silver flatware set, 117 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, blunt stainless replaced blades, 9 3/4" 8 dinner size...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Sterling Silver and Enamel Bowl, Small
Located in New York, NY
A Danish sterling silver and enamel small footed bowl with center leaf and vine design, Scandinavian Modern/Danish Modern design, in the style of artist/designer Egon Lauridsen, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Hampton Pattern Art Deco Sterling Silver Flatware Large Set for 12 Peopl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany Hampton pattern sterling silver flatware, American, circa 1930s. No monograms. This is a large complete set with 110 pieces total, consisting of (12) dinner forks - approx. 8...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Elegant 19th Century Gorham Sterling Serving Dish
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 19th Century Gorham Sterling Serving Dish with wide floral border with nice weight. Flowers and scrolls decorate the 1.5" border. Gorham hallmarks dating to 1892. Weight 14 T...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed napkin ring. By Hermès. In sterling silver. With a hobnail pattern with plain borders to either side. With its original fitted case. Simply a wonderful nap...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

The Watts-Russell Candelabra. Rundell, Bridge Rundell, London 1820
Located in London, GB
MARK OF PHILIP RUNDELL, LONDON, 1820, RETAILED BY RUNDELL, BRIDGE AND RUNDELL, BASED ON THE DESIGNS OF JOHN FLAXMAN, MODELLED BY EDWARD HODGES BAILY Ea...
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1820s Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish Covered
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver footed covered vegetable dish. This dish features four large chrysanthemum feet, two side handles, and a handle on the cover. ...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 72 Pcs Dinner LBJ
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional table-scapes. This versa...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
Located in VALENZA, IT
One light solid sterling silver lamp. The base is round while the stem has an empty tube where the electric wire passes. The lamp holder is in the shape of a tulip flower in fusion ...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
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Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tall Edwardian Sterling Silver Neoclassical Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Edwardian, sterling silver, neoclassical, column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, 1914, Bayliss and Coulthard - makers. Measures: 12 1/2 high x 5 wide x 5 deep (at squar...
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1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact Magnificent antique German minaudière in solid silver adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of ...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case Mappin Webb 1904
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique Edwardian sterling silver card case with hallmarks for Birmingham 1904 and the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Deakin & Francis Ltd, in the origina...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Portugese Topazio Sterling Silver Baby Rattle Teether Rooster 19g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Topazio sterling silver 925 baby rattle in the shape of a chicken / rooster / farm animal on a stick; made in Portugal. Measures: 2” x 0.75” x 4.25” / 19.3 g (Width x Dept...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle by Charles Hatfield - Antique George II (1728)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver spirit kettle has a circular rounded form. The surface of the Georgian silver kettle is plain and embellished with a contemporary engraved coat of arms encompassed with a scrolling leaf decorated border/cartouche. This antique silver kettle is fitted with a plain flush hinged hallmarked cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original carved stained wood and sterling silver topped button style finial. This exceptional example of antique silver tea ware is fitted with the original hinged hand piece overlaid with interwoven wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design. The cast handle is further ornamented with scrolling decoration, in addition to substantial leaf sockets in junction with the body. The kettle is fitted with an impressive cast spout, accented with a scrolling design to the tip of the lip, in addition to moulded decoration to the lower portion. The kettle detaches from the original hallmarked sterling silver stand, supported by three impressive opposing scrolling legs. The upper portion of the cast silver stand features a band of oval motifs, with a flared shaped upper rim. The stand incorporates a plain scrolling frame which retains the original hallmarked detachable spirit burner with integrated hinged snuffer. This magnificent antique kettle...
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1720s English George II Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Sterling Silver Bread Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set of twelve bread plates by International Silver. The workmanship is exquisite and the detail is incomparable. The rim is scalloped and the entire bor...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Silver Wine Taster Honoring Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and ornate antique silver wine taster was made in France in circa 1780 and is hallmarked, however the maker cannot be ident...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Baby Utensils
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Baby Utensils. Twentieth century sterling Padova pattern baby fork and feeding spoon stamped Tiffany & Co Peretti 1984. Italy, 1984 Dimensio...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large oval table box with mechanical musical movement by the Swiss company Reuge S.A. in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and on fine ...
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1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1950s Duck-Shaped 800 Silver Salt Spice Cellar with Tongue by Jetzler Swiss
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming and whimsical duck-shaped salt or spice cellar crafted in 0.800 silver by Jetzler, Switzerland, circa 1950s. This delightful figural table accessory features a finely sculpt...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Small Vintage Octagonal Silver-Plated Bowl by Old Hall England, Timeless Design
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Octagonal Silver-Plated Bowl by Old Hall England, Timeless Design An elegant vintage English silver-plated octagonal bowl by Old Hall, England, a refined example of 20th-century British modern design known for its balanced geometry and high-quality craftsmanship. This striking bowl features a clean eight-sided form with crisp angular facets that catch the light beautifully, enhancing its mirror-polished surface. The minimal yet architectural silhouette reflects Old Hall’s commitment to functional artistry, combining simplicity and sophistication for contemporary or classic interiors alike. Perfect as a decorative centerpiece, serving bowl, or refined gift, it embodies the understated elegance and durability of British silver-plated design. The bowl is stamped “Old Hall England”, confirming its authenticity and heritage. In excellent vintage condition, with light patina and gentle wear consistent with age. Professionally polished prior to dispatch. Key Details Maker: Old Hall, England Material: Silver plate Shape: Octagonal / Faceted Style: Mid-Century Modern / Timeless Classic Condition: Excellent vintage condition, light patina Mark: Stamped “Old Hall England” Old Hall silverware is admired worldwide for its precision, durability, and modern aesthetic. This octagonal bowl exemplifies that heritage, making it a versatile accent for fine dining, display, or gifting — ideal for collectors seeking timeless English silver. Old Hall Silver Bowl, Vintage Silver-Plated Bowl, English Silverware, Octagonal Silver Dish, British Decorative Tableware, Mid-Century Silver Design, Collectible Old Hall England, Antique Silver Centerpiece...
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Early 1900s English Hollywood Regency Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Important Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Cocktail Shaker by David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
Not a cocktail shaker, a work of art by master Norwegian goldsmith's, David Andersen; certainly a rare and important piece of holloware for the David Andersen devotee or advanced barware collector. We have never seen a cocktail shaker by this artist or any cocktail shaker covered in guilloche enamel; it could possibly have been commissioned piece dating to the 1950's. The shaker is made from solid sterling silver and is fully marked on the underside and signed by David Andersen, Norway. The elegant modernist shape is engine turned and in turn showcased by the glossy golden yellow enamel, all without damage. The lid once removed acts as a cup. Museum quality in superb condition measuring approximately 4" max. in diameter x 9" tall. David Andersen The David Andersen company is a fourth generation family owned business. David Andersen (1843 -1901) was the son of a Norwegian tenant farmer. At 19 he became an apprentice to a Silversmith in Oslo where he studied enamelling technique. These were incorporated into designs made for English firms in London. During 1876, Andersen opened his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania (Oslo.) He became one of Norway's most renowned and celebrated silversmiths. In 1899 his firm had 121 employees, 29 of which were women. By the time of his death in 1901 his Oslo workshop was producing flatware, holloware, and jewellery which was exhibited at International Expos in Europe. Since the 1920s many fine contemporary designers have worked for the David Andersen firm. including the modernist designer Harry Sorby...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Exclusive Royal SPOON Sterling Silver Coronation Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case of antique valuable royal sterling silver Spoon. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Spoon case. Celebrating the 1977 Coronation Jubilee of Quee...
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1970s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976
By Gudmund Olsen
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon, The Painter Gudmund Olsen is the Designer, 1976 The 1976 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1748 by William Gould
Located in London, GB
A VERY FINE & SUBSTANTIAL PAIR OF GEORGE II CAST CANDLESTICKS MADE IN LONDON IN 1748 BY WILLIAM GOULD. The Candlesticks are cast and modelled in a muc...
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1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau French Silver Beakers by Edouard Fournemet
By Edouard Fournemet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Nouveau French silver beakers by Edouard Fournemet. Set of six liqueur cups in silver and vermeil, decorated with nets surmounted by crossed ribbons. Made by the renowned French ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Chamberstick London 1898
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver chamberstick Date : Hallmarked in London in 1898 for William Hutton & Sons Period : Victoria Origin : London, England Decoration : Pie crust rims with cast fan decoration to the corner. Pie crust sconce...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Large Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, by J.C. Klinkosch Vienna, 1884
Located in Vienna, AT
Large magnificent silver centrepiece on a round stepped stand with a wide shallow bowl around a baluster-shaped central column, the walls richly decorated with boss decoration and ro...
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

1895 Sterling Silver "Old Colonial" Soup or Punch Ladle by Towle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver soup or punch ladle, Old Colonial by Towle, 1895 pattern. Originally called Colonial. 7.25 troy oz. 13" x 3.75" x 2.75" h.
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4" 12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8" 6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4" 1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4" 1 large serving fork, 10 1/8" Includes fitted Christofle Chest...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior. The exterior features engraved line pattern that r...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical 5-Piece Coffee Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Ta...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Estate William Eaton English Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian Era, a English hand-made Sterling Silver Asparagus master serving tongs. London, circa 1838, In The Fiddle Pattern, with beautifully ornate hand-pierced blades, o...
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Early 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates 18 pieces
Located in Paris, FR
Very refined lunch set made by the French luxury silversmith Puiforcat. This gorgeous set in solid silver is composed of 18 plates with scalloped edges decorated with foliage. The p...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Swing Handle BonBon Basket Moscow Kokoshnik 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Imperial Russian silver engraved swing handled basket/ bowl, Moscow, circa 1910. This Pre-Revolution silver basket was most likely designed for bonbons or sweets and h...
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Towle Silversmiths Sterling Silver “Three French Hens” Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully crafted 1973 sterling silver Christmas ornament by Towle Silversmiths represents the third gift from the beloved Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Desi...
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1970s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver

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.

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