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Antique Pair German 830 Silver Pheasants 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a  stunning Antique pair of Scandavian cast solid silver pheasants with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, each stamped 830 and VIF, circa 1880 in date. Th...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1960s Lino Sabattini Silver Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An iconic Lino Sabattini designer bowl in silver. Sabattino was the Italian silversmith and designer known for his modernist designs which stand the test of time today.
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Metal, Silver

Antique Vintage Wooden English Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver 1923
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The Sterling Silver knopped grip above a tapering polished ebony shaft with original polished brass ferrule. Kendall and Sons...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Ice Bucket with Original Tongs, 23 × 16 cm — Early 20th
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Ice Bucket with Original Tongs, 23 × 16 cm — Early 20th Century Elevate your barware collection with this elegant antique silver-plated ice bucket, complete with its original matching tongs, a rare surviving set. Crafted in the early 20th century, this refined piece features a classic cylindrical form, decorative banded detailing, and sculptural side handles. The design exudes timeless sophistication, making it a perfect accent for luxury interiors, formal dining settings, or curated antique collections. Design & Craftsmanship This beautifully weighted silver-plated vessel showcases: A wide flared rim with finely chased line work Ornate cast side handles Matching silver-plated tongs with detailed patterned handles Maker’s marks stamped along the base, including 5428 and an emblem, confirming period production The reflective surface and proportionate silhouette highlight the high-quality craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century British or European silver plate. Function & Display This piece was traditionally used as an ice bucket, champagne cooler, or table service container, but today it serves beautifully as: A bar cart centrepiece A luxury home décor accessory A floral arrangement vessel A collectible antique silver accent Whether displayed alone or incorporated into entertaining setups, it adds instant elegance and historical charm. Condition Very good antique condition with expected light surface wear and gentle patina from age. The silver plate retains a bright, attractive shine. Tongs included. Dimensions Height: 23 cm Width: 16 cm Antique silver-plated ice bucket, vintage barware, silver plate wine cooler, antique champagne bucket...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s Sabattini for Cristofle Silver Leaf Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1960s Lino Sabattini for Cristofle Silver Leaf Bowl. The piece is stamped Cristofle on the base. A recognised design by the modernist Italian silverware designer, Lino Sa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Metal, Silver

Antique Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Hip Flask 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly superb antique Art Deco period sterling silver hip flask with engine turned decoration, bearing hallmarks for Birmingham 1929 and the makers mark K&L  for Knowles & Ladd. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup (1873)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victori...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service (1928)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee set; part of our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique sterling ...
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1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Figured pale Malacca wood crook handled Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original polished steel Horse Measure which measures up to 17hh complete with...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Steel

12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This wonderful set of 12 mid-century vintage sterling silver sipper straws. Made in Mexico by TAXCO and feature a curling fish twisting up the straws to create the spoon form. The s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Tiffany Co. Mid-Century Sterling Silver Compote or Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century silver compote or cake stand. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a large trumpet shaped pedestal base supporting a wide-rimmed top. Fully marked...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
By Tiffany Co., Arthur Le Roy Barney
Located in Big Bend, WI
A. J. Fuller, figural custom Tiffany & Co. pattern, Designer: Arthur Le Roy Barney There were a total of only 12 custom patterns ever made by Tiffany & Co. Charles Carpenter's Tiffa...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver 925 Italian Signed Motorcycle Bike Harley
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage silver model of a motorbike, Italian signed from the 1980s, featuring moving parts. The detailed craftsmanship captures the classic design of a vintage motorcycle, making ...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...
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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers from Gorham Silversmiths, circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver shakers with finial top and footed base. Beauti...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pyramid by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 87 pcs
Located in Fraser, MI
Georg Jensen 87 piece sterling silver Pyramid flatware set. Each piece monogrammed: SSB 12 Soup Spoons 15 Tea Spoons 12 Butter Knives 12 Dinner Knives 11 Salad Forks 12 Dinner Fork...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Gilt-Silver Communion Chalice With 3 Painted Enamel Miniatures, 19Th Cen.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt-silver chalice with fine repoussé foliate decoration and three painted enamel miniatures. Two of the miniatures show scenes of Jesus' life, while the third depicts a saint hol...
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Thumbprint Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver shallow bowl or dish. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the 'Thumbprint' series. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany d...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Flatware Set - Carrington Co - Solid Sterling Silver - Complete
By Carrington of Regent Street
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An exceptional 19th-century English flatware service by Carrington & Co, 130 Regent Street, London — one of the most prestigious silversmiths and jewellers of the Victorian and Edwar...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design
Located in Wembley, GB
Oriental Sterling Silver Box with Figural Engravings, Handcrafted Persian Design, 18th C. An exquisite Antique Qadjar Oriental silver box, delicately hand-engraved with detailed figural and floral scenes, evoking the opulence of West Asian (Persiann) artistry. Crafted in the 19th century, this circular box features a continuous frieze of courtly musicians and noble figures within arabesque cartouches, surrounded by intricate foliate borders that showcase the exceptional skill of traditional silversmiths. Measuring approximately 6 cm in diameter and weighing about 72 grams, the box’s refined decoration reflects themes of celebration, poetry, and love – central motifs in Persian miniature painting and metalwork. The lid, meticulously etched with a symmetrical medallion composition, enhances its aesthetic balance and visual harmony. Likely made for betel, tobacco, or jewellery storage, this piece embodies both functional and artistic elegance. Its time-worn patina and fine repoussé and niello-style detailing suggest careful handwork rather than machine production, typical of mid-19th-century Oriental craftsmanship. Perfect as a collector’s item or a refined gift, this silver box adds timeless charm and cultural depth to any curated display of Eastern decorative arts. Dimensions: 6 cm Weight: 72 g Origin: Middle East or Persia (19th century) Material: Silver (tested) Antique Persian Qajar Engraved...
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1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 3 swan form salts from the early half of the 20th Century. One large master salt with 2 smaller salts with crystal bases and 835 grade pierced silver wings decorated with rose...
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1940s German Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Cut Glass

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard Pepper Shaker
Located in Wembley, GB
Sterling Silver Condiment Set with Blue Glass Liners, English Hallmarked An exquisite English sterling silver condiment set, complete with its original fitted presentation case and f...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Scalloped Basket with Swing Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Scalloped Basket with Swing Handle, Early 20th Century Elevate your interior with this antique silver-plated decorative basket, a beautifully crafted early 20th...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Silver Octagonal Blue Enamel modern contemporary style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
A Radiant Octagonal Frame in Guilloché Enamel by Franco Salimbeni This exceptional octagonal frame is a masterclass in contemporary Italian craftsmanship, where the ancient art of g...
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1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs
By Stevens Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English silver figural sugar tongs. By S&S (possibly Stevens & Sons) of Birmingham, England in 1940. In the form of a wishbone (also known as the furcula). Hallmark...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver hand mirror. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the rim for Tiffany & Co. / Sterling. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century O...
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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 127 Piece Canteen-12 Place Sterling Silver Cutlery Set 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and complete Elizabeth II, 127 piece 12 place setting Kings Pattern sterling silver table-service, bearing hallmarks for 1978 and the mak...
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Late 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask, New York, Circa 1891–1902, 78 Grams A refined late 19th-century sterling silver pocket flask by Tiffany ...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

800 Silver Cutlery, 84 Pieces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver cutlery, 84 pieces, Italy, 1960s Gifted to my grandparents for their wedding, set for 12. The gross weight is 5.4 kg. The net weight (blades ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

54 Pc Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Cutlery Set Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
The superb Scandinavian Modern Acanthus or Dronning pattern of sterling silver flatware was designed by Johan Rohde in 1917 for Georg Jensen. Service for 8 includes: 8 large knives ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cat
Sterling Silver Cat
$636 Sale Price
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Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of sterling silver salt cellars with accompanying spoons exemplifies mid-century Mexican silver artistry. Signed "Marcia," a name associated with handcrafted silve...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cutlery Set 101 pcs. Calegaro Empire Style Silver 800, Italy, 90s
Located in Palermo, IT
Cutlery set 101 pcs. Calegaro empire style silver 800, Italy, 90s This set is for 12 people and also has cutlery for the fish. Very beautiful and elegant it has its antioxidant cases...
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1990s Italian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Los Castillo “Mosaico Azteca” Sterling Silver, Azurite Lapis Inlay Cuff Bracel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and handcrafted by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo, circa 1950s, in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. This exquisite piece exemplifies the renowned Mosaico Azteca line, a signature design language of Los Castillo that revived pre-Columbian mosaic artistry through modern silversmithing. The bracelet features an elegant undulating scroll motif inlaid with a mosaic of azurite and lapis lazuli, capturing deep blues and verdant greens reminiscent of Mexico’s natural landscape and ancient artistic heritage. Stamped “Los Castillo, Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Mosaico Azteca, 147”, this work exemplifies the studio’s commitment to technical mastery and cultural preservation. Antonio Castillo (1911–2000), a former apprentice of William Spratling, went on to become one of the foremost figures in Mexican modernist metalwork. After co-founding Los Castillo in 1939 with his brothers, he developed a distinctive style that blended indigenous materials—such as turquoise, onyx...
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1950s Mexican Tribal Vintage Sterling Silver

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

5-Piece Toilet Set in 800 Silver, Italy, 1960s, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
5-piece toilet set in 800 silver, Italy, 1960s, never used. Wedding gift from my grandparents. Never used. Purchased in one of the most important jewelers in my city. Regularly stamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Each piece is marked with the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Tea Set 3-Piece Sterling Silver Fine Quality, Sheffield England 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Sterling Silver, Art Deco period, 3-piece tea set consisting of teapot, milk jug and Sugar Bowl, made by Cooper Brothers...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver table bell. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the clapper. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ...
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20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement sterling silver calling card/business card case having a hinged lid and its original chain, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Richelieu Pattern Serving Tureen Marked OS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Tiffany & Co. covered, small-scale (possibly vegetable) tureen. In sterling silver. In the Richelieu pattern. Wth a twin handled body, conforming lid, solid sterli...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant sterling silver vase by Shreve Company is a textbook example of refined American silver at its best—graceful, architectural, and unapologetically formal, just the ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

German Novelty Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer Co
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Silver collection we are delighted to offer this rare German Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. The cat is modelled in a naturalistic pose, hu...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Stone, Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique silver butter dish is a striking example o...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Floral Gorham Sterling Silver Overlay Flask
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorham sterling silver overlay flask featuring an 1/8 Pint glass jar with a fancy engraved leafy vine art nouveau silver overlay design, a removab...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1920s England by Reid Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Exce...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri. This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sterling silver creamer and sugar set, circa early to mid-20th century. Elevate a dining experience (dessert, tea, coff...
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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca 1970 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant letter opener by Cartier ca' 1970's. Sterling handle, made in Italy, original box and wrapping.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 98-Piece Flatware Set in English King Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in the celebrated English King pattern, adorned with shells and other motifs, consisting of: 8 dinner knives with French blades measuring ...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Artichoke Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Swan Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent piece will enhance the look of any room it is placed in, thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship and the detailed decorations that run throughout its external surface....
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Swan Centerpiece
Swan Centerpiece
$12,520 / item
Sterling Silver Tiffany Co Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sterling silver round tray, crafted in a refined classical style and raised on a low, circular pedestal foot. The elevation provides both stability and a subtle sense of p...
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Travel Drinking Cup Engraved Bon Voyage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver collapsible travel cup or beaker. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Engraved with the endearment 'Bon Voyage' to the front and with a monogram to ...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968
Located in Roma, RM
Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968 Product Details Dimensions: 24 W x 19 H x 17 D cm The price refers to one ice bucket holder and one ice tong.
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Asprey, London, Antique Cut Glass Silver Match Striker
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English Edwardian match strike made from clear glass, hand cut in an attractive bark-effect topped with a solid sterling silver mount...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian 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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