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Sterling Silver For Sale
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 253 Pcs Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set - 253 pieces. This large set includes: 48 Knives, 8 7/8", 48 Forks, 7 3/8", 48 Salad Forks, 6 1/2", 48 Teaspoons, 5 7/8", 48...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Amulet, Tzefat Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Rare Silver Amulet, Tzefat (Safed), Circa 1890 This extraordinary silver amulet, crafted in the sacred city of Tzefat circa 1890, is a rare and important artifact of Jewish devotion...
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1890s Israeli Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Spanish Baroque Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" One gravy ladle, 6 5/8" One serving spoon, 8 5/8" One cold meat fork, 8 1/2" One sugar spoon, shell bowl, 6 1/4". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Stunning! 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Reed & Barton's regal Spanish Baroque sterling...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Wolfers Prestigious Belgian Silver Platter/ Tray in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Wolfers, Belgian silver platter or tray, from the early 20th century, in Art Deco style with beautiful geometric accents and design. It measures 19 2/3'' in length by 12 1/8'' in wid...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver “Chrysanthemum” Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soup) ladle by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. Perhaps their most iconic flatware pattern, “Chrysanthemu...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two sterling silver vases; one larger than the other. An interesting combination for an end table or powder room, side by side with different heights. They have a clean look, no etch...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Vases
Sterling Vases
$1,400 / set
Ponti by Arthur Krupp Stainless Steel Flatware set 36 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Ponti by Arthur Krupp An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By Willia...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Stainless Steel

Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine sterling silver box is a piece of high craftmenship. All the surfaces are finely engraved with rich Baroque decor. It is a little jewel of handmade work. It was a jewel bo...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, England, 1875
Located in Roma, IT
Silver Fish Cutlery is a couple of a precious cutlery realized by English manufacturer in 1875. The lot consist in two antique and decorated sil...
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1870s British Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Large And Beautiful Box In Solid Silver Italy Circa 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Large And Beautiful Box In Solid Silver Italy Circa 1970" Large and beautiful rectangular box in solid silver, plain, mahogany interior, hinged lid. Dimensions: 31 cm x 20 cm – hei...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware set with beaded design - 53 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1916 Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our collection of ornamental silverware. This fine antique sterling silver photo frame...
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1910s English Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Box
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum gilt sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Traditional lobed and ovoid bowl with short and inset neck and splayed volute scroll supports. Cover hinged...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1800s - A Chinese Antique Silver Stand / Tazza, Handcrafted, Nanking
Located in Skien, NO
**Rare and Collectible Primitive Chinese Antique Silver Stand / Tazza, 1800s** Elevate your collection with this exquisite and rare Chinese antique silver stand, or tazza, dating ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Anvil Inkwell by George Unite Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional an...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Alexander Goodman, Gainsford Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain rectangular rounded form. The body of each tureen is plain and embellished with an applied gadroon decorated border to the lower portion and upper rim. These impressive silver tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers ornamented with further applied gadroon decoration to the upper plateau in addition to the base of the impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with leaf designs to the terminals. The surface of each cover is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a falcon holding a partridge between her feet and encompassed with the belted motto 'Qui potest capere capiat', Let him who can take, take. Each Georgian tureen is fitted with two fine and original ring loop handles above an impressive lion mask ornamentation. Each tureen is supported by four impressive shaped legs with paw feet. These sauce tureens are presented with fine and impressive associated chester made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Hanoverian rat tail pattern by Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker of Barker Brothers. These antique Georgian sauce tureens are exceptional provincial examples. This crest and motto pertains to the Glege or Gleke family. An alternative pattern of sauce ladles can be supplied upon request. Condition These antique silver tureens...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

French sterling silver inscription and seal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver French Writing Stand and Hallmark Description of the Sterling Silver French Writing Stand This elegant sterling silver French writing stand is a multifunctional piece...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Georgian Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon by Michael Plummer, Late 18th c
Located in valatie, NY
Large Georgian Sterling Silver Stuffing or Basting Spoon by Michael Plummer. In the Hanoverian Pattern. This pattern of flatware is so named because its manufacture spanned most of the 18th Century, coinciding with the reigns of George I, II and III of the House of Hanover dynasty. Late 18th c. Hallmarks are heavily worn, the maker's mark is clear. Exceptionally large and heavy. 151.4 grams. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Photograph Frames
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Sterling Silver Photograph Frames, hallmarked Birmingham 1919 and with the retailer mark of A.J Pepper & Co. Ltd. The stylish frames are decorated with vertical strip...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vase Small or Tall Model in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase small or tall model in silver bronze SM silver plated bronze vase 35/42 microns Measures: H: 180 mm, D base: 140 mm, tube 71 mm TM Vase in silver plated bronze 35/42 mic...
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2010s French Sterling Silver

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Bronze

Neoclassical, Style Continental Silver .835 Chamber Stick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, continental silver (.835) chamber stick, Austria, circa 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 7.380 troy ounces....
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Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Old Danish by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen sterling silver cutlery set in the "Old Danish" pattern by Harald Nielsen - 32 total pieces. Great starter set! This ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Pcs Greek Key
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/2", 12 forks, 7", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4", 12 flat handle butter sp...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver sugar caster, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster has a baluster form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The upper and lower portions of this piece are embellished with embossed and chased bead and scroll decoration accenting concave bordered, fluted decoration all in a spiral design. The sugar caster retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover, embellished with pierced decoration incorporating chased and embossed bead and scroll decoration, the screw fit attachment indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is further ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim and is surmounted by a fine and impressive scroll decorated shaped baluster style finial. The foot of this piece is embellished with embossed and chased stylized fluted decoration in a spiral design. Condition This antique sugar caster...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Alfred Marston Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and blue glass sugar basket; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver sugar basket has a tapering cylindrical form onto a plain circular foot. The surface of this antique sugar...
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1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pointed Antique Engraved Dominick Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful pointed antique engraved by Dominick & Haff huge dinner & luncheon sterling silver flatware set - 119 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner s...
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1890s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hand-Pierced Sterling Silver Fruit or Bread Basket
Located in London, GB
A charming silver oval and shaped bowl featuring a crisply hand-pierced gallery around the upper half of the body and a cast and applied leaf and fanned flute rim. Two graceful curle...
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1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Avanti by Codan Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 90 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Avanti by Codan Mexican sterling silver dinner flatware set with unique cut out handle design, 90 pieces total (including 10 dinner knives in another pattern). Thi...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver tea ware collection. This excepti...
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1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Floral Decorative Dish
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Nouveau sterling decorative dish was realized in the United States circa 1900. It features repousse stylized floral motifs, apparently morning glory flowers and abst...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Old Orange Blossom by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 110 pc Lunch
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Old Orange Blossom by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 110 pieces. This set includes: 12 Regular Knives, blunt, 8 7/8" 12 Regular Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Forks with bar,...
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III silver cream jug, in sterling standard, has a rounded helmet shaped form. The body of this Georgian cream jug...
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1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Belle Epoque Classical Gravy Boat on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French Belle Epoque Classical 950 silver gravy boat on stand, ca 1910. Boat has ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised oval foot with imbricated leaf rim. High-looping and split lea...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Holder or Cigarette Case
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from authentic sterling silver and marked with the 925 hallmark, this Art Deco case bears an intimate German inscription inside: "No, I Don't Know, Maybe, Sophie." Whether us...
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20th Century German Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Ceased Table Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Oblong sterling silver hinged table box. The body of the box is smooth. The lid is smooth with embossed bellflowers The lid is embossed and chiseled with bellflowers-shaped motifs Th...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set Of Six Victorian Chester Silver Napkin rings
Located in York, GB
Set Of Six Victorian Chester Silver Napkin rings A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER NAPKIN RINGS by J. & R. Griffin, hallmarked for Chester 1898, each of plain circular form, in original ...
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1890s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Kiddush Goblet, Vilna 1896
Located in New York, NY
A Distinguished Silver Kiddush Goblet made in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1896. Goblet rests on a floral-edged base and is mounted by a stepped dome with foliate scrolling. Knopped dual ...
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1890s Lithuanian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

King George by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 85 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size King George by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 85 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks,...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Early Russian Silver Ewer and Basin Set by Lang
By Henrik August Lang
Located in London, GB
Early Russian silver ewer and basin set by Lang Russian, 1838-9 Jug: Height 9cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm Basin: Height 8cm, width 39cm, depth 29.5...
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1830s Russian Louis Philippe Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, by Josef Stelzer, Vienna, 1802
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant, simple silver candlesticks on a round base, foot profiled at the sides, smooth shaft raised in the centre, constriction in the lower third by a profiled bead, shaft wide...
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Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georgian Style English Sterling Silver Two-Light Candelabra or Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver two-light candelabra in the George I style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver candelabra have a plain circular form, in the George I style. Each impressive two-light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms, which support two rounded waisted capitals with plain circular dished drip pans. These versatile vintage candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms (labra) are detached. The knopped stems are surmounted on sunken wells, to tooled decorated circular spreading bases. The filled bases retain the original leatherette covering to the underside. The base of each was made by Richard Comyns of William Comyns & Sons Ltd and the labra were crafted by William Bruford & Son; these items will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the bases are struck with the date letter 'd' and the labra bear 'e'. Two different maker's crafting alternative components of candelabra is not an uncommon practice due to the manufacturing process. Condition These vintage sterling silver candlesticks...
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1950s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Unusual Sterling Silver Champagne Cooler
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver champagne cooler designed by Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari. Hand hammered sterling silver with gold-plated handles....
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1990s Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Thomas Smily Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver beaker, boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver beaker has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of the body is encompassed with impressive bands of bright cut engraved stylized floral and leaf style bands, segmented with vertical flute designs. One side of the body incorporates a bordered oval cartouche displaying bright cut engraved monogram initials. This fine example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilded interior. This exceptional antique silver beaker...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Georgian Pierced Basket with Repousse Faces Floral Decor
By Timothy Renou
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial centerpiece basket was made by Timothy Renou of England in 1802 and done in the period Georgian style. The basket is composed of sterling silver and is eli...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver 1890 Victorian Mustard Pot with Glass Liner and Spoon
Located in New York, NY
English sterling silver Victorian mustard pot from 1890 with a gadrooned rim, sold with a cobalt glass liner and sterling silver spoon. It measures 3 7/8'' from handle to spout by 2 ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Serpent Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style from 1954
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1954 Finnish silver serpent candlesticks, coiled serpent base and sconce rising from snakes mouth, measuring 4 inches in height, weighing 9...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measuring 55mm in length and 18mm in height this small cigar cutter can be used as a keychain pendant or hidden away in your package of cigars. The handle is made from 925s silver se...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Smithsonian by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives w/pistol grip handles, 9" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Romance of the sea by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 cream soup s...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Pheasant Pepperette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepperette modelled in the form of a pheasant; an addition to our animal...
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1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Diadem by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
In the year 1967, famed Reed & Barton designer John Prip's "Diadem" pattern was introduced. This Mid-Century Modern pattern was accented with a band of the most traditional silver or...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Antique Gorham Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful turn-of-the-century red glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular bottle with short neck and ball ...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and dragon handles. They have the mark for Hoaching of Canton, circa 1860, and the Chinese...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Gilt Presentation Cup and Cover
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and cover; an addition to our silver presentation collection. This magnificent antiqu...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker A good...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 37 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size John Adams by Watson sterling silver flatware set - 37 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six dinner size knives, 9 7/8" Six dinner size forks, 8" Six regular...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tray #6475
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling veg...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857
By Albert Kattner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Viennese Silver Pair of Tall Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. These candlesticks were made during VIENNESE LATER BIEDE...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Very rare Regency period sterling silver cafetière made in London in 1815
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Emes & Barnard, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Cafetière or French Press, is plain in design, and carries a crest on each piec...
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1810s English Regency Antique 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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