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Sterling Silver For Sale
Midcentury Era Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Trophy with Figural Club Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage miniature trophy has no maker's mark, but is presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1959 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The trophy is composed of sterling silver and features three cast figural golf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contessina by Towle Sterling Silver Floral Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Contessina by Towle, circa 1965, floral repousse sterling silver flatware set - 46 Pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Blue and Light Blue Stripes Guillochè and Enamel Sterling Silver Salim
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels with guillochè stripes and hand-engraved motifs. George V E...
Category
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Water Pitcher C.1950, Designed by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georg Jensen sterling silver water pitcher C.1950. Designed by Johan Rohde. Iconic design, hand wrought plain lightly hammer...
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mademoiselle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Since 1898, International Silver has been taking great pride in crafting high quality sterling silver flatware. Classic and incredibly versatile, this timeless design will complement...
Category
1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1968
By Henry Heerup
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The sculptor and painter Henry Heerup is the Designer,
1968
The 1968 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Edwardian Sterling and Etched Glass Vases
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of late lovely 19th century sterling vases with glass liners. Beautifully repousse work with floral swags and scrolls. Liner has etched glass detailing of leaf garlands with ros...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Candle Snuffer with Tray 19th Century English Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This 2 part candle snuffer is from the late 19th century Victorian. The snuffer shears are sterling silver except for the part that puts out the flame. It has many hallmarks. The tra...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
$1,650 Sale Price / set
34% Off
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
A Russian silver spoon with an engraved spoon tray on the outside on a long handle.
Russian silver hall...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bottle opener was realized in Denmark, circa 1960. It features a neoclassical stylized scroll form base; a reeded body; as well as channel detailing a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver Tableware Cordial
s Service / Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless luxury of this early 20th century American sterling silver barware / tableware cordial's service, designed to cater to the refined tastes of ten people. Imme...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form.
The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs.
Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border.
This antique silver tea caddy...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Argo Fregat by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner size Argo Fregat by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, long handle, 8 7/8"
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
12 ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, mid 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, Mid 20th Century
An inkwell, made of clear crystal glass with a silver cap, made in The Netherlands. The crystal glass at the bottom has a c...
Category
20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Georg Jensen, set of six glass coasters in sterling silver. Model number 51A.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, a set of six glass coasters in sterling silver.
Model number 51A.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1915-1932 and with the hallmark from 1945-1951.
Classic design.
Suitabl...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chippendale Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 6 Vermeil 24 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chippendale gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) a...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stylized Sterling Modernism Trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized sterling modernism trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico.. In keeping with the modernist style, it has a clean and sleek design. No etching or work, just an edgy and m...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver washing cup (N’tillat Yadaiyim cup). This item is used to wash ones hands either before eating bread or performing relig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Company Sterling Silver Fern and Flowers Repousse Bowl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant late 19th century sterling silver bowl was made by Tiffany
Company. The silver bowl has an oval shape and the interior features ornate repousse decoration in the f...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique German Repoussé 800 Silver Cornucopia Cherub Vases Hanau 1890
By Hanau
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique German silver cornucopia vases with cherubs, Hanau, circa 1890.
The vases most likely by Friedrich Reusswig, a silversmi...
Category
1890s German Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Tableware Set. Denmark, 1940
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished sterling silver set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mappin
Webb Ltd 1989 Vintage Sterling Silver Presentation / Fruit Bowl
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver presentation / fruit bowl made by Mappin & Webb Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
The body of this presentation / fruit bowl is plain and unembellished.
The shaped rim of this Mappin & Webb silver bowl is encompassed with an applied gadroon border accented with four scrolling leaf and shell motifs.
The circular spreading foot is encompassed with further gadroon decoration to the rim.
Condition
This vintage Mappin and Webb...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. We...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian
Monteith
Sterling Silver Bowl Hallmarked in 1890 with Removable Rim
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1890 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, with a removable scalloped rim, lion mask dro...
Category
1890s English Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Ornate Sterling Silver Napkin Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six ornate silver sterling marked 925 oval napkin holders. All Napkin holders are in great condition. All 6 have the exact same stamp and marked, : MEXICO" 925
There are insig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Hanau 800. silver gilt beaker
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Hanau 800. silver gilt beaker.
Tested positive for 800. silver.
Made in Germany, Circa 1850- 1900s
Dimensions:
Diameter x weight: 7.2 x 8.3 cm
W...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of cylindrical shape with a slightly tapered body stood upon three straight legs. The Tea Caddy beautifully cast with swags of bellflowers meeting a bow at each end. Small oval cartouches of a flower head are cast into each leg at the top above further bellflower decoration down the legs vertically. The lid is surmounted by a traditional English Tudor rose...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Regency Antique Sterling Silver Chafing Dish by William Stroud
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1813 by William Stroud, this magnificent, Regency period, antique, sterling silver chafing dish, features ...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Tea Service Designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton
By Gio Ponti, Reed
Barton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A sterling tea service with sterling tray designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, pattern 440 "Diamond" the tray is #1574. The set consists of ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 135 pcs Many servers
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
Category
1920s Louis XIV Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Spirit Tea Kettle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit tea kettle made in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection
This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver spirit kettle on Stand...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Blossom Time by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 50 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful BLOSSOM TIME BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 9 1/8"
8 FORKS, 7 1/4"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
8 TEASPOONS, 6"
8 CREAM S...
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver-Mounted Cut Crystal Vases
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pair of sterling silver-mounted cut crystal vases, England, circa 1895. Each heavy vase stands 7" high x 3 1/4" diameter at widest point. Crystal "twists" near the base of ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bowl with Repouse Floral Decoration
By Gorham
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and very ornate bowl was made by the renowned Gorham Company of the United States and dates to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art N...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver Ornately Engraved Footed / Handle Basket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the extraordinary craftsmanship of the early 19th century with our magnificent German sterling silver basket. This captivating piece showcase an exquisitely ornate all-ov...
Category
Early 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its sweeping silhouette flows with soft curves from the flared spout down to a wide, ornate base. The handle is especially striking—elaborately cast with swirling, nature-inspired mo...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Decorative Silver and Enamel Box with Gilt Interior, 1982
Located in Braintree, GB
A finely crafted rectangular silver and enamel box, featuring vibrant blue, green, and white enamel panels surrounding a hand-painted figural scene depicting children at play. The re...
Category
Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design
A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...
Category
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$501 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Vintage George VI Arts
Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This exceptio...
Category
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italiam Solid Silver Serving Fish and Shellfish Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Serving plate for fish and shellfish in 800 solid silver.
The plate, completely handmade, is oval and has been completely hammered by hand.
The lid, in addition to being hammered a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$8,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality and handsome George IV/Regency inlaid rosewood dressing box, with the original sterling silver and glass fitted contents, London, 1824.
The box having a lift-up hinged lid, finely inlaid with brass and bone marquetry of floral garlands & swags, the front having twin locking doors with corresponding inlay. Both the top, base and door panels have 'Dutch Ripple' molding and at each corner a hand-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear.
The interior of the box also having inlaid satinwood stringing and three fitted compartments each with an etched crystal container...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Danish, International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight knives, 9"
eight forks, 7 1/8"
eight salad forks, 6 3/8"
eight teaspoons, 6 1/8"
eight butter spreaders, 6"
one gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
One serving spoon, 8 1/2"
One pierced servin...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Century by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Century (circa 1937) by Tiffany:
Century's clean, simple lines and “stepped” pattern typify the American Art Deco style of the 1930s and make it a favorite for contemporary settings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Flask
By Napier Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small sterling silver hip or pocket flask, Art Deco period, made by Napier Co., circa early-20th century, Massachusetts, USA. Flask has engraved stripes down front and pl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cast of a Sitting Bear Sterling Silver ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Cast of a Sitting Bear Sterling Silver ca. 1930s
Item e7245
A lovely sculpture of a sitting bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 57,3 gramm, 2.02 oz....
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian 1850s Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver goblet, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian ...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stately in perfect proportion, this design is an elegant execution of form and function. Very unassuming in appearance yet every bit as formal as our other patterns, Craftsman?s unad...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon handle, made of the Southeast Asian market, mid-late 19th century, China.
The double walled mug or tankard featur...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen
Acorn
Sterling Silver Cream or Sauce Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver cream or sauce ladle. Weighs 42 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement, sterling silver calling card/business card case in original, velvet lined leather box, London, year-hallmarked for 1860, George ...
Category
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Tray C.1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Handmade and hammered sterling silver tea and coffee set with tray by the Master Silversmith Carl Poul Petersen of Montreal, Canada circa 1930. Fabulous quality blossom pattern set. ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important Rothschild family French silver presentation plate by Maurice Mayer
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
extremely rare french silver presentation plate/ dinner plate.
this important plate is one of the best quality work and engraving i have ever seen in my life, the outer rim is all adorned
and ornate with flowers in neoclassical style, and the actual plate is all hand engraved with the most incredible engraving with gold plating on just the engraved patterns what makes the plate looks like the gold plated part is 3 dimensional.
This important plate was made in paris by the famous silver master Maurice Mayer...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Vine Leaf Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Hand finished and hallmarked, this extra large version of Buccellati's iconic leaf bowls features an intricate etched veining design. Fully marked on underside.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of antique English sterling silver menu holders by the highly collectable silversmith, Sampson Mordan & Co. Each is fully hallmarked for Chester 1911.
The front of...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,086 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century Art Nouveau Revival Italian Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand.
The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Repousse” Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite sterling silver lidded jar showcases masterful craftsmanship and ornate detailing throughout. The entire surface is richly decorated in repoussé and chased floral and ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gianmaria Buccellati Vintage Sterling 925 Silver Large Plate
Located in Braintree, GB
Gianmaria Buccellati vintage sterling 925 silver large plate.
Made in Italy. Ca. 1970's
Signed by Gianmaria Buccellati and made by Clementi Fabbr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Moser Glass
800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses
By Carl Moser 1
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning Art Deco liqueur decanter in clear glass with a solid silver (continental 800 silver) stamped 800.
Complete with the six origin...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,255 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1866 Shreve Stanwood
Co. Sterling Silver Chalice or Goblet
By Shreve
Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This piece was retailed at Shreve & Stanwood Co. and manufactured in Birmingham, England in 1866.
1860-1869 Shreve, Stanwood & Company.
Benjamin Shreve worked with James D. Stan...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Box Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions diameter cm. 14.5 cm high. 3. Weight gr. 648. With clear amethyst of cts. 15.40, set on the lid, cut in the shape and size of the "Hortensia", one of the hundred most famous diamonds in the world...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Enamel, 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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