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800 silver tea and coffee set consisting of 4 pieces
Located in Perugia, IT
Tea and Coffee set consisting of 4 pieces in 800/ooo silver, total weight 2167 g. Made in Alexandria - Italy circa 1985 Teapot Height 24 cm Maximum width 25 cm Base diameter 11 c...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Apple Motif Dish, Alvin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian sterling dish by Alvin of high relief apples, branches and leaves. Amazing detail and quality. Monogrammed 1902. Wonderful gift. 6.5" x .75". 1900's USA. Excellent condi...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Silver Filigree Napkin Ring and Egg Cup Set with Box #21587
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver filigree napkin ring and egg cup set with box. No monogram or engraving Beautiful ornate filigree design. Napkin ring measures approx 1 3/8" wide, 1 7/8" diameter. Egg cup ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

George II Humphrey Payne London Sterling Silver Teapot, 1748
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique George II era sterling silver tea pot by Humphrey Payne of London, England, circa 1748. Beautiful, simple yet elegant round teapot on a collet fo...
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18th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

1840 Silver Retrò Salt and Pepper English Set in Silver
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful salt and pepper retrò set realized in silver with a very special flowers and leaves themes engravings. It is dated 1840 and it is english! This set was totally handmade by ...
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1840s British Retro Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Russian Silver Gilt Niello Scent Bottle
Located in Firenze, IT
Apparently unmarked but Russia, circa 1820 Elongated compressed oval, decorated with floral garlands within similar borders on gilt stippled ground, the screw top with ball finial ...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Niello

Cartier Sterling Silver Hammered Carafe/Vase with Engraving
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver carafe/vase by Cartier with engraving. Engraving says "WILLIAM P. SCHLOTH STARTED DECEMBER 26, 1955 AND GOING STRONG" ...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Kiddush Cup #21682
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver kiddush cup with gold wash interior. No monogram or engraving This beautiful kiddush cup features applied beads and floral, bow and leaf motif and a bright gold was...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Antique Russian Niello Decorated Teaspoons by Levin Stepan Kuzmich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 12 fine antique Russian silver and niello spoons. By Levin Stepan Kuzmich. Each with niello floral decoration to the reverse of the bowl. Simply a great set of Russian spoons...
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19th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Niello

Jean Louis Scherrer Art Deco Skyscraper Perfume Bottle in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume bottle designed by Jean-Louis Scherrer. Very rare and beautiful perfume bottle, created in Paris France by Jean Louis Scherrer, back in the late 20th century. This exotic perfume bottle was made as a promotion for the launching of his famous Scherrer 2 perfume in 1986. Carefully crafted in the art deco style with skyscraper patterns, in solid sterling silver of .925/.999 with high polished finish. Fitted with a lid and a pistil to applicate the perfume and scents. Weight: 130.95 Grams, (83.94 Dwt). Measurements: 86 mm by 24 mm by 18 mm (3.40 x 0.94 x 0.71 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the silver assay mark, the maker's mark of SF inside a lozange cartouche, the edition number and signed, "JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER PARIS 925 Sterling #0202" Edition: Number 0202 from 1000 pieces produced. Jean-Louis Scherrer born in Paris in February. He was a Parisian fashion designer and couturier. Although he had name recognition and was known for his work, he is mainly noted for being the first couture designer to be sacked from their own-name label in 1992. Scherrer trained as a dancer at the Conservatoire de Paris until he injured his back, which put him out of action for three months. He then decided to focus on fashion design, and in 1956, joined Christian Dior as an assistant designer alongside Yves Saint Laurent. Following Dior's death in 1957, Scherrer worked under Saint Laurent, and then for Louis Féraud, before launching his own fashion house in 1962 on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with the backing of Jacques Chabrol, a French millionaire. In the mid-1960s Scherrer had an agreement with the American department store Bergdorf Goodman to grant them exclusive rights to reproduce and resell his designs in the United States. His clients included Anne-Aymone Giscard d'Estaing, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Raquel Welch, who wore Scherrer animal-print dresses in the 1977 film L'Animal. By the 1980s, his work was known for its opulence and luxury, with many garments hand-beaded, embroidered and lavishly trimmed. His extremely expensive designs were popular with the wealthy wives of Middle East oil tycoons, but after the Gulf War...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Lap Over Edge Dragonfly Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server Mono 20377
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver gold wash blade ice cream slice server by Tiffany & Co in Lap Over Edge Dragonfly pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be EJC on the back of the handle...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold, Sterling Silver

7-Light Candelabrum in Solid 925 Silver by Pria e Sari, Italy (1900)
Located in Bergamo, BG
Magnificent 7-light candelabrum entirely crafted in solid 925 silver, without any internal filling, by the artisan Pria e Sari, Italy, dating back to 1900. The piece features an eleg...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Portuguese Silver Platter - Cardinal D. João Cosme da Cunha (1715–1783)
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Plate associated with Cardinal D. João Cosme da Cunha (1715–1783) A fine Portuguese silver plate measuring 26 cm in diameter ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Handcarved nephrite jade whiskey glass
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Made from a single piece nephrite jade boulder the whiskey glass is fully emptied to make it light weight, the glass is carved in Indian lapidary with add...
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2010s Indian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Jade

Russian Silver Throne Salt
Located in Firenze, IT
maker's mark A.A. , Moscow 1892 Realistically modelled, the back pierced with engraved floral motif,the flat-hinged cover,on four bracket feet, height 9,5cm weight 70,4gr.
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1890s Russian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Judaica Sheffield Steel and Silver Challah Knife
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage challah knife, blending Sheffield stainless steel with a decorative silver handle. The blade carries elegant engraved ornaments and a Hebrew inscription...
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20th Century American Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Steel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Fruit Stand
Located in New York, NY
Stylish sterling silver fruit stand made by Tiffany & Co. in New York in approximately 1930s. Signed Tiffany & Co. 30 New York 925 sterling
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Mid-20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Arabesque Berry/Casserole Spoon 23A w/Mono #21297
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver berry/casserole serving spoon in the Arabesque pattern (23A) by Whiting Manufacturing Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be B. This gorgeous serving spoo...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Brandimarte 925 sterling silver cooking pot
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver cooking pot Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy Weight g 1230 Diameter cm 19,5 Height cm 11,5 Length including handle 45 cm This pot is really bu...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Buccellati Sterling Silver Scroll Clam Shell Small Bowls #23222
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 Buccellati Sterling Silver Scroll Clam Shell Small Bowls These small bowls each feature a clam shell design with scroll detail and 4 ball feet. Weighs approx 417g, 268dwt ...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Berthold Muller Sterling Silver Parrot Salt Pepper Shakers #16021
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 935 sterling silver parrot salt and pepper shakers by Berthold Muller. A pair of highly detailed parrot salt and pepper shakers by the renowned Berthold Muller. Each head tw...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Brooch with .58 Carat of Rose Cut Diamonds in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
CIRCA 1800’s Rose cut Diamond Brooch This is very special piece meant for someone equally as special. It takes a true vintage jewelry connoisseur to really appreciate the history of this fine brooch. This brooch is made of 10 karat gold and rose cut diamonds set in their ORIGINAL settings, CIRCA 1600. Decade old and this vintage brooch is in great condition, has been well taken care of and deserves a space to live and breathe! The rose cut diamonds embody the nature of a rose flower by imitating the narrow spiral of petals. The trombone catch on the pin proves it's circa date. The brooch is covered with rose cut diamonds and natural carvings in the material. It is clear this brooch was a jeweler's "rose bush", spreading love and life to all who wear it! Antique Victorian brooch...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold

Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 6 rhodium-plated sterling silver teaspoons with lapis lazuli stones are elegant, with spiral handles. These vintage spoons were re-imagined ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Nautilus Shell Silverplated Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of jumbo nautilus shells in ornate silver candlestick holders, circa 1950s or 1960s. These vintage candlesticks are silverplated, each ...
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1960s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Silver Plate

800 silver caviar tableware box
Located in Perugia, IT
800 silver caviar tableware box Length 12 cm Width cm 8.5 Height cm 4 Weight g 143 Original box - bowl in the shape of a fish container. Ideal for presenting caviar at the table or...
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Important antique silver cutlery service with storage cabinet
Located in BARI, IT
Antique silver, mother-of-pearl, and ivory cutlery service consisting of 177 pieces. It is contained in a special wooden cabinet. On the cabinet as on each flatware is the initial "R...
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20th Century English Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Art Deco Mappin and Webb Large 2 Pint Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
A great large vintage Art Deco Mappin and Webb Cocktail Shaker with juicer
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Portuguese Silver Footed Ring Holder, Floral Chased Decoration, circa 19th–20th
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Footed Ring Holder, Floral Chased Decoration, circa 19th–20th Century An exquisite Portuguese silver footed ring holder, standing 12 cm tall and weighing 135 grams,...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Tiffany Co. Fanieul Sterling Silver Baby Feeding Spoon #17817
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Fanieul Baby Feeding Spoon This baby feeding spoon was created by amazing designer Tiffany & Co. and is crafted from 925 sterling silver for a beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Coffee/Tea Set Antique Victorian Regency American Engraved Sterling
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Fabulous Regency Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 3 pieces: coffeepot/teapot, creamer, sugar. In the celebrated pattern that ...
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1880s American Early Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

1901 Two Art Nouveau Glass Holders solid 830 Silver / 320 gr
Located in SE
A pair of wonderful early Art Nouveau period Swedish Gilt Silver Tea Glass Holders made in Stockholm at the workshop of C.G. Hallberg - one of the finest manufacturers of Swedish...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Portuguese Silver Hammered Salver, Reign of King José I (1750–1777)
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Hammered Salver, Reign of King José I (1750–1777) An exceptional Portuguese silver salver from the reign of King José I, crafted in the 18th century and showcasing ...
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Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Portuguese Silver Platter - Cardinal D. João Cosme da Cunha (1715-1783)
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Plate associated with Cardinal D. João Cosme da Cunha (1715–1783) A fine Portuguese silver plate measuring 26 cm in diameter ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Italian Modern Classical Sterling Silver Wine Taster Porringer by Buccellati
Located in Troy, MI
Classical sterling silver gift, made by Buccellati in Italy. The curved, round, shallow bowl with wide handle can be used for wine tasting. The perfect gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

1954 USSR Russian solid gilt 875 Silver Bowl Basket / 188 gram
Located in SE
Vintage Soviet period Basket in solid 875 Silver with cast decorations and gilt interior that follows traditions of Russian modernist designs of early 20th century. Period : Reign o...
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1950s Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Complete Set of 12 Silver Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware...
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. Additional Details: Possibly by Alexsander Krivovichev. (The maker's mark is partly obliterated). With polychrome cloisonné enamel d...
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Enamel

Blue Or Red Hot Enamel Kiddush Cup And Plate Set In 925 Silver With Hot Enamel
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This handcrafted Kiddush cup and plate set brings together refined ceremonial tradition and exceptional artistry. Each set is made in solid 925 silver and can be ordered in either a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes #18400
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes This beautiful set of 2 nut dishes were created by amazing designer Tiffany & Co from sterling silver and are both engraved "McK"! ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Birmingham England Joseph Willmore 1842 Sterling Silver Snuffbox #18693
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Birmingham England Joseph Willmore 1842 Sterling Silver Snuffbox This snuffbox by Joseph Willmore was meticulously crafted from sterling silver wit...
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1840s Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Imperial Russia Batashew Tula Factory Brass Nickel Plated Samovar
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nickel plated & made of brass by Batashew / Batashev factory in Tula, Russia Dimensions: 48cm (H) x 22cm (W) Antique Imperial Russia, circa 1890
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Brass

Antique George Angell London England Sterling Silver Footed Cup with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver cup with gold wash interior by George Angell of London, England, circa 1854. Engraving appears to be Mijs Stell Repousse flower and scroll design cup featur...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Edition Goebel Alphonse Mucha Large Black Glass Vase w/ Swarovski Crystal
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a STUNNING AND MAGNIFICENT Large Alphonse Mucha Four Sided Black Glass Vase "The Stars". Each side Beautifully decorated with Women and Swarovsk...
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20th Century European Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Men Money Clip
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip. Dimensions: 2.22 in. L x 0.90 in. W x 0.32 in. D - 56 mm. L x 22 mm. W x 8 mm. D. Alex Jona gifts stand o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Vietnamese Soviet Cocktail Shaker Silver Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare Vitnamese soviet era 1950s silver set of silver cocktel shaker and 6 silver shots with total weight of 920 grams hall marked 875 and soviet silver control mark
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1940s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Randahl Sterling Silver Blossom Curved Handle Spoon #23225
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Randahl Sterling Silver Blossom Curved Handle Spoon Julius Olaf Randahl was a prominent silversmith of the Arts & Crafts era. This spoon features a curved handle with a blossom desi...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Monogram #16850
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tea caddy by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be MSC This beautiful urn style tea caddy is done in an Art Deco pattern featuring flowers and lines. P...
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20th Century Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon Hors D Oeuvres Fork #18329
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver coffee spoon and hors d'oeuvres fork in the Acorn pattern. No monogram. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration be...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of pink, silver, bla...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

French Empire, Cobalt Glass and Silver Centrepiece
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This oval jardiniere which has been crafted from silver and cobalt blue glass dates to France at the end of the 19th Century. The neoclass...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

George III Hester Bateman London Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1782
By Hester Bateman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique George III era sterling silver tea caddy by renowned London silversmith, Hester Bateman, circa 1782. Simple but elegant tea caddy by Hester Bateman, known as the "Queen of S...
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18th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co English King 1885 Sterling Silver Gold Wash Blade Ice Cream Server
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large antique sterling silver gold wash blade ice cream server by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern. Monogram appears to be R Beautiful large and substantial ice cream server in Tiffany's intricate and decorative version of a King pattern, which were very popular in the late 19th century. The M mark dates this item to manufacture under the directorship Edward Moore, 1873-91. Tiffany box and pouch...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold, Sterling Silver

1900s Cherry Blossoms German solid coin Silver Cup /109 gr
Located in SE
Handsome old German Cup in solid Coin Silver with raised repouse ornament of a branch full of cherry blossoms and two letters AE or EA cypher. This cup has...
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Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Vintage Silver Liquer Bottel
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare Vintage silver soviet vietnamese era 1950s liquer bottel with a dragon hand 850 grams weight 27cm lenght hall marked
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1950s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Serving Spoon 9" #17830
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Serving Spoon 9" This stunning serving spoon by designer Georg Jensen in the acorn pattern is crafted from sterling silver for a beautiful finish! Size: ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Norwegian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Cup and Saucer Set by David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite find for collectors of fine European silver and decorative arts, this Antique Norwegian Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Demit...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Enamel

Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Whiting sterling silver flask. Woman in a wave on front, dolphin near hinge, monogrammed with date on back, and hammered on sides and cap. 6 ...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silver Plate

While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.

Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.

Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.

While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.

Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.

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