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Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780. A "bougie box" was a cylindrical container holding a coiled wax taper, mostly used for light often as...
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1780s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Green Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker, Hallmarked London 1909.
Located in London, GB
A fine small green glass spherical match striker with silver collar showing hallmark for London 1909. Dimensions: 4.5 cm/1¾ inches (diameter) x 4 cm/1⅝ inches (height). Bentleys ar...
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Early 1900s British Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ballpoint Pen Modern Contemporary Style Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ballpoint Pen cylindrical for large Desk. Ballpoint Pen in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Ballpoint Pen with translucent fired enamels on guilloché Modern Contemporar...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver Picture Frame H & S co.
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table Cigarette Case enamel and hand-engraved in Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with hand-engraved engravings in the Frenc...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Madeira by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storag...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1827)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English cast sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our antique 19th century silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...
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1820s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1922 Puiforcat Art Deco Art Nouveau Tea and Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tea and coffee service in sterling pure silver and nephrite by Jean E. Puiforcat. Service including : - a coffee pot - a milk jug - a sugar pot Minerve Solid Silver 950/1000 Fre...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Hanukkah Candelabra, Iraq Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This silver adjustable Hanukkah candelabra from Iraq circa 1900 is a unique and historically significant piece of Judaica. This type of menorah reflects both the religious practices...
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Early 1900s Iraqi Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian tea and coffee service and tray made entirely by hand in the 40s of the 20th century. The service is round and each piece has 4 cast feet for support. The body is embossed ...
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1940s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver cup; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver presentation cup has a campania shaped form to a circular domed foot. The bulbous, shaped lower portion of this silver cup is embellished with impressive chased and embossed leaf and floral decoration. The plain tapering surface of the cup incorporates the contemporary engraved coat of arms depicting a chevron between three roses, barbed, seeded on a chief of the second a lion passant guardant between two closed books paleways, clasped and garnished of the last, the clasps to the dexter, all above the motto 'Virtus vera nobilitas' - Virtue is true nobility*. The opposing side of this presentation piece incorporates the contemporary engraved inscription 'This Oration Prize the legacy of Dr Hooper adjudged to John Maurice Schulhof by Trinity college Cambridge, 1880' The upper rim of the cup is encompassed with an applied moulded decorated border. This impressive Victorian cup...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Modern Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern Victorian by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 8 3/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Foliage Winged Cherub Dressing Mirror on Stand, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English sterling silver dressing mirror with central foliage cartouche, flanking corner winged cherubs, decorative scrolled foliage fil...
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1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ancient Italian Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Milan, circa 1850
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mappin Webb Sterling Silver Footed Mustard Pot with Glass Liner, Circa 1929
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful ornate example of a mustard pot by famed Birmingham England silversmith Mappin and Webb was manufactured in 1929. The rim has a scolloped ribbon edge. It then bows out...
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cockatoo Pepperette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver cockatoo pepperette; an addition to our collection of antique novelty silverware. This exceptiona...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Frank M. Whiting Sterling Silver Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine sterling silver breadbasket by Frank M. Whiting & Co., measuring approximately 11 inches long by 8 inches wide. The oval basket is beautifully decorated with a bold scalloped ...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1935 Tetard Frères - Tea and Coffee Service Sterling Silver and Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tea and coffee service with cut sides in sterling silver and rosewood by Tetard Freres - designed by Valery Bizouard in 1935 . Service including : - a coffee pot - a teapot - a milk ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Round Box enamel light blue and black Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché in a modern contemporary style. Dimensions: diameter cm. 7.5 height cm. 3.8, Weight g. 24...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Gilt Egyptian-Revival Two-Handled Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-gilt, Egyptian Revival, two-handled centerpiece, inspired by the discovery of King Tut's tomb, Birmingham, England, 1922, Bracker and Sydenham - makers. Mea...
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1920s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Gold

19th Century Signed Tiffany Vine Pattern Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
This delightful vine pattern sterling silver bowl by Tiffany features a daisy motif around the top side rim, and is monogrammed Margaret Foster Smith 1893. The piece is marked on the...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Bowl with Dragons and Flower Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Chinese silver bowl was made during the Qing dynasty in approximately the year 1900 by the Wang Hing Company and is presumed t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Pillbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chic and practical way to carry your pills; this sterling silver pillbox. It has a polygon shape and sleek with no decorative qualities. The top is a perfect place to have it mon...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Large Heavy Solid Silver Snuff Box with Cast Acanthus Border - 1838
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent and heavy solid silver snuff box made in London in 1838 by Edward Edwards. Edward Edwards made fine boxes of various sizes and qualities ...
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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

A victorian Silver-Gilt Mounted Claret Jug Ewer
Located in London, GB
Hallmarks for C T & G Fox London Prices exclude custom clearance fees which will be charged directly to the client by your receiving courier, importer or govern...
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1840s Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table Cigarette Box fine hand-engraved and two-colour fire-enamelled. Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with a fine hand-engraved design and two-colour fire-enamelled with other fi...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Schofield 1905 Art Nouveau Baltimore Rose Shakers Set in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of shakers designed by Schofield. Beautiful pair of salt and pepper shakers, created in Baltimore by The Schofield Company, back in the 1905. This pair is from the iconic pattern named Baltimore Rose and was carefully crafted in the art nouveau style with a repousse of floral motifs in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Pear shaped and mounted in three sabots and fitted with removable lids on top. Weight: 155.45 Grams, (99.64 Dwt). Measures: 51 mm by 115 mm (2.01 x 4.53 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver the model numbers and signed, "BALTON.ROSE STERLING 1028 SCHOFIELD". The Schofield Company (1903–1977) (aka Herr-Schofield, aka the Baltimore Silversmiths Manufacturing Company) was a Baltimore area silver company, whose best known pattern was Baltimore Rose. In 1891, at the age of 18, Frank Schofield started an apprenticeship at The Gorham Mfg. Co. in Providence. At Gorham, Schofield learned die-cutting and silversmithing. In some silver biographies, penned by scholarly authors, it has been written that Frank Schofield cut the dies for the original Stieff Rose...
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive and heavy sterling silver punch bowl by Tiffany and Co, designed by William Thomas Lusk, 1950's The elegant styled large bowl is 13 inches in Diameter, 8.5 inches tall...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and onyx-mounted cut crystal perfume bottle, London, 1909. Hinged lid. Measures: 4 1/4" high x @3 1/4" diameter. ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique William IV English sterling silver grape shears made by Paul Storr - boxed; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these antique William IV sterling silver grape shears are embellished with intertwining branch ornamentation. The handles and fingerpieces are further ornamented with floral and foliate decoration, accented with fly motifs; this level of detail is indicative of this important silversmith. The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design. The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These impressive sterling silver grape scissors...
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1830s English William IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Baby Porringer Engraved "Ann" Ellmore Co. 1930
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American sterling silver wine or baby porringer by Ellmore Silver Co., New York, circa 1930, engraved with the name "Ann". The porringer of circular form and in the co...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George IV 1820s Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver qua...
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1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 pcs Dinner E Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Introduced in 1909, Winthrop is one of Tiffany's most refined and elegant designs. It is comprised of subtle Neoclassical details, including laurel branches and ribbon accents. Tiffa...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette or Decorative box with Ivy and Floral Cut-out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted sterling box with cut-outs in the shape of botanicals of ivy, vines and flowers. The box perhaps a vinaigrette, could now be used for herbs, fragrant florals, or 420. A compliment to any cocktail table, vanity, desk or work station.. could hold desk supplies...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini for Fiat Italia 1970 Geometric Cylinder Tall Vase Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Cylinder geometric vase designed by Lino Sabattini (1925-2016). A modernism sculptural piece created in 1970, by the Italian silversmith and designer Lino Sabattini. This piece wa...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Charm Neckless Long Antique Neck Chain, 1860s
Located in Wembley, GB
An open curb link charm necklace which had hung various charms, including a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ, an...
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th century Georgian Style Sterling Silver Coffee Server
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver coffee server made by Watson Silver featuring a truncated cone on a spread base, S-scroll spout, hinged and domed cover with woode...
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1920s American American Colonial Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Floral Silver Vases Produced in Qajar Persia
Located in London, GB
Pair of floral silver vases produced in Qajar Persia Persian, late 19th century Measures: Height 27cm, diameter 9.5cm These fine Persian silver vases are adorned with repoussé a...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Silver Cup A Pair of Candlesticks European Rococo Decorative Cup Bowl
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of dining table decorative objects including an antique silver cup, decorative fruit cup or sugar bowl on foot, and a pair of silver candle holders...
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1910s Swedish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Style Sterling Silver Water Pitcher made by Gorham Manufacturing Co
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted antique American sterling silver water jug in the Aesthetic style, with a frosted surface decorated with the most delicate hand-eng...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Large Dinner Size Richelieu by International Sterling Si...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George VI Period Sterling Silver Footed Salver/Tray By Emile Viner
Located in New York, NY
George VI Period, sterling silver footed salver/tray (in the George III Style), Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1945, Emile Viner - maker. Scalloped border. Measures 8 inches...
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1940s English George III Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1937 Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Fruit Plate Tray Sterling Silver Vermeil
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist Fruit Dish Tray made in solid silver 950/1000th and vermeil designed by Jean E. Puiforcat in 1937. All parts are stamped Minverve 1st Title and Jean E. Puiforcat. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Frutta Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant centrepiece is a deep dish entirely made in silver whose internal surface is textured with the Classic hammered surface, while the lip is intricately adorned with a magn...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Frutta Centerpiece
Frutta Centerpiece
$3,795 / item
Pair Rare Cartier Solid / Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - Original Box
Located in Bath, GB
A fine pair of antique Cartier napkin rings made from a heavy gauge cast sterling silver in a stylised Art Nouveau / Art Deco design dating to c.1930 / 1940; a rarely found example. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Box with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and horse racing Salimben
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and with fired enameled oval miniature, hand painted by the painter Renato...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Insert, Lippa Co, Vienna ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière in an elliptical base shape on four ball feet, straight vertical walls with regular vertical openings, structured by rhythmically placed pilasters with reli...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair Of Gaydon Sons Sterling Silver Napkin Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique Gaydon Sons Fine Sterling Napkin Holders. As per searching online. We acquired the following information. Gaydon Sons refers to a prominent, long-stand...
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20th Century American Folk Art Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Austria Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A Fancy Silver Kiddush Goblet, made in Austria Circa 1860. Kiddush Goblet is uniquely designed as this kiddush has no distinct shape and has distinctive ridges running across the le...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people consisting of 95 parts in original wooden box. Dateing: circa 1900 Material: Massive silver '800' Form type: Elegant, s...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 48 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

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Sterling Silver

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Henry II by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 240 pieces. This incredible pattern features a heavy weight and a figural griffin and gargoyle motif. This set includes: ...
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Sterling Silver large, pierced preserve spoon 1899
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Dutch Sterling Silver large, pierced preserve spoon, English import marks for Chester 1899 Berthold Muller. The bowl depicting figure riding with three galloping horses, the ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom Chocolate Pot in Hammered Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Blossom chocolate pot in hammered sterling silver with a handle of ivory. Model 2A. Dated 1915-1930. Measures: 17 x 15 cm (incl. Handle). In excellent condition. Min...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Black Box Octagonal with black edge enamel with pure Gold Paillons Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Octagonal is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box Octagonal Table Box Octagonal has translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Table Box Octagonal has black edge with pure g...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Antique William 1V Silver Mustard Condiment Spoon London 1834 William Theobalds
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique William 1V Silver Mustard Condiment Spoon London 1834 William Theobalds. Fiddle pattern engraved with crest of double swords. Nice quality, condition good, reflections from p...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental Baltimore Rose by Schofield sterling silver flatware set - 189 pieces. This repoussed pattern was designed by Frank Schofield and was introduced in the year 1905. Schofield's most famous and most desirable pattern was Baltimore Rose, which is repoussed in great detail. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 regular knives, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8" 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 6" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2" 1 salad serving set, 9" 1 pastry server w/stainless blade, 9" 1 sugar tongs, 4" 1 game carving set, 2-pc - 9 3/4" & 8 1/4" 1 roast carving set, 2-pc, 13 1/2" 1 tomato server, 7 1/2" 1 cake server w/stainlessblade, 10" 1 lemon fork, 4 5/8" 1 nut spoon, heart shape, 4" 1 bonbon spoon...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 8 sterling silver reticulated 6.5 inch bread plates. The elaborate pierced borders retailed by J. E. Caldwell and attributed to Gorham. Good weight not stamped but cast.
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian 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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