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Sterling Silver For Sale
King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 179 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Named for King Richard I of England. Described as truly a royal pattern with regal dignity drawn from the romantic background of the pomp and pageantry of Richard the Lion-hearted an...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
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
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
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
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
1939 "Prelude" by International Sterling Silver Baby Fork
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Crafted by Alfred G. Kintz, this exquisite design showcases a scalloped tip adorned with a floral garland, a beveled edge, and a polished finish. The Prelude by International stands ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$57 Sale Price
40% 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
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
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
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
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
Archibald Knox Liberty
Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and rare Art Nouveau Liberty & Co silver teapot designed by renowned designer Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933) and dated 1900.
Archibald Knox, was a Manx designer of Scot...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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
20th Century Sterling Made in Italy Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Italian XIV Century Knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enamelled details.
Category
1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Towle A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Towle Silversmiths. Mid 20th Century. Stamped Towle. Weighted. Excellent original condition.
3.75 inches high.
3.63 inches diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial 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
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
Stunning Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Exceptional sterling silver flask with beautiful engraved vine and leaf design. Perfect antique gift to use or display.
Period: Last quarter of 19th cen...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 168 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner and Luncheon Size Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 168 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives with blunt silverplated blades, ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 9",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern number 23617 from the early 1950s and in Mid-Century Modern, geometrically beautiful style and design. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Persian Estate Silver Large Pastry Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Persia, a heavy hand-made, silver pastry server, circa early 20th century.
The server is a large and impressive piece with a purity of 875.
An ornate chased and engraved flora...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Cut Glass
Solid Silver Perfume Bottles - 1896
Located in Bath, GB
So rare to come across a pair of matching perfume bottles, this elegant pair are probably the most sought-after colour, Cranberry graduating down to a clearer glass at the base.
The...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Rare German Parcel-Gilt Silver Canister, Abraham Drentwett i, Augsburg 1649-1666
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Important German parcel-gilt silver canister, Abraham Drentwett I, Augsburg, circa 1649-1666 Abraham Drentwett I is one of Augsburg's foremost silversmiths during the Baroque period. He was Active 1641-1666 , he is best known for having executed Queen Christina's silver throne...
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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
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
$502 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1975
By Per Arnoldi
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
Per Arnoldi Designer,
1975
The 1975 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with an enamel handle. It ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Sculpture of a Strolling Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Sterling Sculpture of a Strolling Bear
Item e7250
Small sculpture of a strolling bear in sterling silver, cast in Germany in the 1st half of the 20th century. 42.4 gramm, 1.4...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Cigar Box with Fine Fine Miniature Alphons Mucha
s "Amethyst" Poster Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine miniature hand-painted in tempera on vegetable iv...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner
Luncheon Service, 153 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cluny by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 153 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 10 1/4",
24 dinner size forks, 7 5/8",
12 regular knives, 8 1/2",
24 regular forks, 6 3/4",
12 salad/fish forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspoons, 6",
12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4",
12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8",
12 tea knives, all-sterling, 8 3/8",
ten pastry forks, 5 7/8",
six serving spoons, 8 1/4",
one flat handle master butter knife, 7 7/8",
one vegetable serving set, 8 3/4",
one pie server, bright-cut, 9 1/4",
one claret ladle...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Green two-tones enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This important Picture Frame Green is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. It is rectangular shaped photo frame.
The surface of this Picture Frame Green is fired enamel...
Category
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, 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
Empire Sterling Silver Basket Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Sterling silver bread basket
Made of sterling silver hand crafted openwork basket
Period first half 18th century Georgian / Empire
Hallmark: Dutch Lion, Rotterdam es...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1980
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
Egill Jacobsen is the Designer,
1980
The 1980 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with an enamel h...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art deco period sterling silver trophy made in 1932
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1932 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., this handsome, George V period, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape, with reed detaili...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. This adorable Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Hedgehog Pincushion is rare and collectible, with the silver overlayin...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aegean Weave Gold by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 68 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aegean Weave Gold Accent by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8"
12 forks, 8"
12 salad forks, 6 7/8"
12 teaspoons, 6 1/2"
12 cocktai...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
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
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, curved floral belt tested with the scratch test, height approx. 37 cm, diameter 18 cm,...
Category
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,045 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage 20th Century solid silver cigar box by Hermès. The box showcases an engine-turned diagonal pattern on the exterior, adorned with a gilt central belt buckle design on...
Category
1970s French Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen
Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel like turquoise stone, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pen (4577-5210) with 18 carat gold n...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Sterling Silver and Enamel Yin Yang Key Ring, Later 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sterling Silver and Enamel Yin Yang Key Ring
4" Long, 17 Grams
A striking vintage sterling silver key ring featuring a bold black-and-white yin yang medallion rendered in gl...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
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
$8,129 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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 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
Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver vase, crafted around 1880 by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company of Wallingford, Connecticut, reflects the elegance and refinement of America’s Gilded Age. Standing...
Category
1880s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Convertible Three-Light Cadelabra
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Convertible Three-Light Cadelabra. Base is 4" in diameter. 10" in width, 8.5" in height without arms and 12" in height with arms.
Category
Early 20th Century English George IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish silver salt cellars by Georg Jensen, model #110, 1915-1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
Danish silver salt cellars by Georg Jensen, model #110, 1915-1930
Two small Danish silver salt cellars made by Georg Jensen
Marked with model no. #110, made between 1915-1930, Denma...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish 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
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
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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