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Regency Period 'Fiddle' Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Chawner & Co. 1811
By Chawner & Co.
Located in London, London
sterling silver straining spoon, is in 'Fiddle' pattern, and features a strainer to the bowl which can be
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Antique 1810s English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Fiddle by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Fiddle by Watson sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This set features a classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle Sterling Silver Tea Set 5 Piece '#6120' Vintage
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial fiddle by Tuttle. Wonderful Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle sterling silver 5-piece tea set
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread by Ellmore Sterling Silver Tea Set 5pc #R768 Massively Heavy #4735
By Ellmore Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle Thread by Ellmore Lovely Fiddle Thread by Ellmore sterling silver 5-piece tea set. This
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Ladle London 1841
By William Eaton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Ladle Date : Hallmarked in London 1841 For William Eaton
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver Fiddle
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George Adams Victorian 1860s Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Salad Servers
By George William Adams, Chawner & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver English Fiddle & Thread Serving Spoon, Hallmarked:-London, 1843
By William Eaton
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver fiddle & thread pattern - large serving spoon, otherwise called a Gravy Spoon
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
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Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865
By Charles Boyton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of English sterling silver sugar tongs, made by Charles Boyten, London, date marked 1865
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Set of Cutlery / Flatware Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed Single Maker, Singe Year set of Antique, Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Pair of Fiddle Shape Dessert Spoons, Hallmarked, London, 1844
By William Eaton
Located in York, GB
Sterling Solid Silver - Pair of Fiddle Pattern Dessert Spoons Made in 1844, ( 179 years old), by
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton
By Charles Boyton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, heavy, fiddle-back, sterling silver sauce ladle or spoon, made by Charles Boyton of
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
Located in York, GB
750 silver set of 6 fiddle & thread teaspoons Quality mark on the back - 750. This means that the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
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Antique Victorian Fiddle Pattern Silver Straining Spoon, William Eaton, 1843
By William Eaton
Located in London, GB
Antique fiddle pattern slotted serving spoon, made by William Eaton of London. This is an
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set 4 Antique Dundee Silver Fiddle Teaspoons, Dated circa 1810 Alexander Cameron
By Alexander Cameron
Located in London, GB
Set 4 antique Dundee silver fiddle teaspoons, dated circa 1810, Alexander Cameron Provincial
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Antique 1810s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George 111 Irish Silver Fiddle Pattern Stuffing Spoon, 1811, Dublin, James Scott
By James Scott, Dublin 1
Located in London, GB
Antique irish silver stuffing spoon, dated 1811, made in Dublin by James Scott.   
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Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Three Fiddle Thread Shell large Teaspoons London 1836 Mary Chawner
By Mary Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Three Fiddle Thread Shell large Teaspoons London 1836 Mary Chawner. Crested and motto La Jour
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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1814 Scottish Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
By William & Patrick Cunningham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique George III Scottish sterling silver Fiddle
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery (1906)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver straight Fiddle
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1827)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon. Such examples from this period were crafted in a multitude
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Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1817)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an associate antique Newcastle sterling silver fiddle pattern spoon, crafted by John Walton
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Antique 1810s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1815 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by William Marshall
By William Marshall (Silversmith)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver shell & fiddle sugar tongs, Edinburgh, 1815. Marked WM for William Marshall, 1st
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1817 George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III sterling silver tea caddy spoon, London, 1817. Fiddle back pattern. By Richard Turner
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lister & Sons Antique Victorian 1852 Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons
By Lister & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver Fiddle pattern
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
associated hallmarked English, Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons. Condition This
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Fiddle Shell by Kenneth Bright English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 33 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle Shell by Kenneth Bright English Silverplated Flatware set, 33 pieces. This set includes
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

George Adams Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By Chawner & Co., George William Adams
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
* sterling silver flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon, Hallmarked London 1843
By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good and heavy 19th century sterling silver stuffing spoon in the fiddle pattern, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair Of Serving Spoons, London 1841 W. Eaton
By William Eaton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1841 by William Eaton, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ladle Made by English Silversmith Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English sterling silver ladle fully hallmarked for London date stamped for 1817 and made by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Colonial by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver to the fullest. Grand Colonial By Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 48 Pieces. This set
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Style
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware is supplied with an associated hallmarked London sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon. Condition
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Estate Sterling Silver 19th Century Serving Pieces, mixed group of 5
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed group of five, estate American sterling silver serving pieces, all dating to the mid-late
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hamilton by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 92 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Hamilton AKA Gramercy by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 92 pieces
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Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Plain by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 267 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
exclusive Shreve silver. The Arts & Crafts fiddle handle Norman plain pattern was introduced by Shreve in
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels
By Richard Crossley
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An extremely rare & important pair of 18th century George III sterling silver ice cream shovels
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Berry Spoons by John Zeigler, 1809
By John Zeigler
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine pair of early 19th century George III sterling silver berry spoons in the
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles
By Alexander Cameron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver fiddle pattern sauce ladles, an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional
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Antique 1820s Scottish Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Spoon
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy spoon; part of
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Flatware set for Twelve by George Adams c1869 London
By George Adams
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1869, Sterling, by George Adams, London, England. This fabulous complete set for twelve by
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Antique 1860s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Tradesman Spoons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George IV English sterling silver Fiddle
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Antique 1820s British George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Peter and William Bateman Spoon London 1809
By Peter & William Bateman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver Peter and William Bateman Spoon London 1809. Fiddle pattern, engraved La Croix
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver gilt berry spoon by James and Josiah Williams Exeter 1861
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely sterling silver berry spoon was made by James and Josiah Williams of Exeter and it
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique English Silver master Salt Spoons London 1832 Lias Bros
By John & Henry Lias
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Antique English Silver master Salt Spoons London 1832 Lias Bros. Fiddle pattern, each engraved
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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
By Richard Sawyer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Irish sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy
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Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Exquisite Dinner Size Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson handmade sterling silver Flatware set, 48
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique George 1V Provincial Silver Toddy Ladle Rettie & Son Aberdeen Circa 1820 This ladle was
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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fiddle Georgian English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 68 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Fiddle design English sterling silver Flatware set, 68 pieces. This set includes: 12 Large
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lexington Jensen USA Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Fiddle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lexington Georg Jensen USA sterling silver flatware set with classic fiddle shaped handles, 66
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Late 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by United Cutlers Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By United Cutlers 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle Thread & Shell by United Cutlers Ltd. English sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palladio Fiddle Thread Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 140 pcs Dinner Italian
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner Size Palladio AKA Fiddle Thread Italy 925 Sterling Silver Flatware set - 140
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle Sh ell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. Great starter set! This set
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by Various English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 101 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Fiddle Thread & Shell by various makers including George Adams, John Hunt, Robert Roskell
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Fiddle Thread and Drop Ice Cream Servers
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt fiddle
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Antique 1820s British George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1820 Set of 4 Teaspoons by Rob & Rob Keay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
.1780 as a mark). RK & RK with Perth hallmark only. Fiddle pattern. Never engraved. 1.70 troy oz. Soft
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 43 pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver flatware set, 43 pieces. This popular
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware set, 85 pieces. This popular
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Theme by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Theme by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 92 Pieces. This piece has a simple fiddle
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Silverware Set Service 84 Pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 84 pieces. This popular Classic
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Fiddle Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of fiddle sterling silver on 1stDibs. A piece of fiddle sterling silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of fiddle sterling silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of fiddle sterling silver is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of fiddle sterling silver over the years, but those crafted by Frank Smith Co., George Adams and Paul Storr are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fiddle Sterling Silver?

Prices for a piece of fiddle sterling silver start at $59 and top out at $16,822 with the average selling for $1,541.

Finding the Right sterling-silver for You

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.

Questions About Fiddle Sterling Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.

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Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.