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Period: 1940s
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the Wild Rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian-style design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its p...
Category
Victorian Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Paneled Rectangular Celery or Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery tray by Gorham, circa 1940s.
A rectangular paneled tray with a rolled, shaped rim, very heavy in weight.
Marked: Gorham Sterling...
Category
American American Classical Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning silver flutes by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 76 Pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 3/4".
12 Forks, 7 3/8".
12 Salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8".
12 Cr...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bountiful by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bountiful by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 77 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 1/2"
1...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and well made vintage sterling tea and coffee service set consists of a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Ribbed design on each piece and all handles are rope ...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage George VI Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1948)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco three piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining vintage silverware collection.
Th...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spring glory by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Volmer Bahner Salt
Pepper Set in Sterling Silver
Enamel Guilloche, 1960s
By Ovesen and Volmer Bahner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful set consisting of salt and pepper shaker in sterling silver and maroon/red and lemon yellow enamel guilloche. This ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
French Renaissance Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs Dn
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous dinner and luncheon size French Renaissance by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, wide handles, 9 3/4"
Eig...
Category
Renaissance Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lasting Spring by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 59 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
LASTING SPRING BY ONEIDA sterling silver Flatware set - 59 Pieces. This pattern has a simple, Mid-century Modern design. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
12 FORKS, 7 1/8"
12 SAL...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 50 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
Milburn Rose by Westmorland sterling silver flatware set of 50 pieces. This set includes:
12 regular knives, 9".
12 regular forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome Pair of English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1949
Located in Bath, GB
Made from a good gauge of silver with a good weight. Both come in a presentation box and are in lovely condition, each measuring 1 3/4" in diameter x 1". The box measures 5 1/2" x 2 ...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grand Colonial by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 62 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful GRAND COLONIAL BY WALLACE sterling silver Flatware set - 62 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
12 FORKS, 7 1/4"
12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4"
12 TEASPOONS, 6"
12 CREAM ...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Vase 676 by Harald Nielsen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Georg Jensen. Sterling silver pyramid vase #676 by Harald Nielsen.
Crafted by Georg Jensen in Denmark and designed by Harald Nielsen 1892 - 1977. From ...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Renaissance by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Renaissance BY Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 84 pieces. this set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad for...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Rosewood and Sterling Silver Sculptural Serving Spoon Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful mid century modern 1940's hallmarked sterling silver and rosewood sculptural serving spoon is very Spratling style. it is marked Sterling A Mexico. There are 3 tiny ba...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 86 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful old mirror by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 86 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/8".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream s...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 25 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful old mirror by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 25 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 knives, 8 7/8"
6 forks, 7 1/8"
6 salad forks, 6 3/8"
6 teaspoons, 6"
...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Spratling Early Salad Set + Laddle
Located in Water Mill, NY
Early William Spratling Signed 1940’s
12 3/8 long Hand Hammered Salad Set and
Ladel
Category
Mexican Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800 / set
Hans Hansen silverware, Arvesølv no. 7. Art Deco lunch knife in sterling silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware, Arvesølv no. 7. Art Deco lunch knife in sterling silver and stainless steel.
1940s.
Stamped.
In excellent condition, knife blade with minor wear.
Dimensions: ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Blossom by Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 40 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Carl Poul Petersen was born in Copenhagen in 1895, and from the age of 13 had apprenticed under one of the very the best in silver, Georg Jensen, in his workshop for the necessary 5 ...
Category
American Victorian Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Colonial by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning American Colonial by Amston sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces.
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7" 12 s...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen
s Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen's lace by International sterling silver flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 flat hand...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful old mirror by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set of 30 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six knives, 8 7/8".
Six forks, 7 1/8".
Six salad forks, 6 3/8".
Six te...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Renaissance by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pc
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
French renaissance by Reed
Barton sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 9",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/8",
eight teaspo...
Category
Renaissance Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swann Sterling Silver A Pair of Antique Salt
Pepper Shaker Swann Wings Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 with Sterling Silver Tray
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann....
Category
European Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
$595 Sale Price
20% Off
1940 Fouquet Lapar Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Hammered Sterling Silver Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco tea and coffee set made in hammered sterling silver and rosewood by Georges Fouquet Lapar created in 1940s.
Service including:
- a coffee pot
- a tea pot
- a milkpot
- a ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pieces Place Size
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Damask Rose is a popular pattern that was released in the year 1946. The pattern has a three-dimensional rose motif with a modern twist. This set is Place Size with many servers.
Be...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 38 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the Wild Rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its profusi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
SILVER FLUTES BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set - 76 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 9"
12 FORKS, 7 3/8"
12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
12 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8"
12 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Sterling Silver Three-Piece Midcentury Child
s Set by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare, midcentury, sterling silver three-piece child's set, Denmark, circa 1940s. Pattern is parallel. Set consists of a napkin ring (hallmarked with the Georg Jensen hallmark and des...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lasting Spring by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lasting Spring by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 52 pieces. This pattern has a simple, Mid-Century Modern design. This set includes:
Eight kniv...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Virginian by Oneida sterling silver flatware set - 44 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4"
1 Gra...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1948 Sterling Silver
Tennis
Presentation Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage George VI English cast sterling silver presentation trophy in the form of a tennis player; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection.
This fine vintage George VI cast sterling silver presentation piece has a circular waisted form to a circular domed spreading base.
The surface of the cup is plain and unembellished.
This vintage tennis trophy...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional set of eight sterling silver salt cellars by Carl Poul Petersen showcases the refined design and meticulous hand craftsmanship for which this Canadian-Danish silvers...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Sterling Silver Napkin Holder By Cartier Ca
1940
s
By Cartier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual sterling silver napkin holder by Cartier, ca' 1940's in original box. Inscribed "Peter Andersen Swenningsen, 1942". A wonderf...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Leaf Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of vintage sterling silver dishes designed in the shape of stylized leaves. Each dish is divided into three lobes or sections, radiating from a central point and sculpted with...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$800 / set
Six Art Deco Multi Colored Norwegian Silver and Enamel Salt Shakers, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Six Art Deco multi-colored Norwegian silver and enamel salt shakers, 1940s.
Category
Norwegian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wild Rose by International sterling silver Flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/8"
Eight forks, 7 1/4"
Eight salad forks, 6"
Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Inclu...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Woodlily by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Woodlily (Glossy finish) by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This graceful pattern features a modern stylized leaf and openwork at the top of the handle around th...
Category
American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Burgundy by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful burgundy by Reed & Barton silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6".
Includes bonus br...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning King Christian by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, 6 3/8".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 place so...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen. "Cactus" salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970) for Georg Jensen, Denmark,
"Cactus" salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Designed in 1930.
Model number: 629A.
Stamped with 1945-51 Georg Jens...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 90 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the Wild Rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian design. Precise hand-tooling creates nuances of light and reflection. Wild Rose brings the sereni...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Electroplated Silver Bottle Coasters Antique Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good pair of antique electroplated silver bottle coasters; part of our wine and drinks related collection.
These antique electroplated sil...
Category
English Gothic Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 6 Set 30 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful SPRING GLORY BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver flatware set - 30 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 KNIVES, 9 1/4"
6 FORKS, 7 3/8"
6 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
6 TEA...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch pin
By Taxco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Los Ballesteros 925 Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch Pin
Sterling Silver
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1945
D...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Wild Rose International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Eight Set 76 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the wild rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian-style design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its p...
Category
American Victorian Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Art Deco vanity mirror. It’s the perfect size for you vanity table — not too big and definitely n...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spratling Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set with Jaguar Finials
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Spratling in Taxco. Each: Ovoid body and stained-wood scroll handle and flat cover with tooled finial in form of seated jaguar– an ...
Category
Mexican Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling Salad Servers by Wallace Silver
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-cetury sterling silver salad servers with black nylon ends. The set is by Wallace Silver in the Washington pattern.
There is a slight blemish on the Spoon handle on the front ha...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Art Deco Candleholder by Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Italian silver Art Deco candleholder by Veneziani.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 57 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Spring Glory by International sterling silver flatware set - 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cream s...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver breadbasket manufactured by Meriden Britannia. Measuring 11 inches by 7 inches, this elegant oval basket combines refined craftsmanship with timeless design. The bo...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Madeira by Towle circa 1948 sterling silver flatware set of 46 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2".
Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8".
...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spring Glory by International sterling silver flatware set, 69 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 iced tea ...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sardine Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" sardine fork in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Measures: 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Princess Ingrid Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 73 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 73 pieces. This set includes:
8 Regular Knives, 9"
8 Regular Forks, 7 1/8"
8 Salad For...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Four Christmas Spoons from 1941, 1945, 1947, 1949. Grann and Laglye, Copenhagen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Christmas spoons from 1941, 1945, 1947 and 1949.
Manufactured by Grann and Laglye, Copenhagen.
In excellent condition.
Measurements: L 15.5 x W 3.5.
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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