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Set of 6 Sterling Silver Forks by Watson
By Watson Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 sterling silver luncheon or place forks, Mount Vernon pattern of 1907 by Watson. With the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

Circa 1939 Pair of Sterling Gravy Ladles
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage pair of sterling silver gravy ladles, Prelude pattern by International. 1939 pattern
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Pair Sheffield English Silver Plated Lion Unicorns Horse Shield Sconces
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of sheffield English silver plated lion, unicorns, horse shield back 3 candelabra light
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Meissen Cupid Lighting Hearts with Flame ‘Je Les Enflamme’
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of cupid lighting hearts with flame from a series of 16 each inscribed with the
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Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Lighting

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Porcelain

English Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English silver plated lantern with etched glass body with floral decoration. 3
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Early 1900s English Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Continental Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique silver Kiddush cup, Continental. Rolled rim & gilded interior. Hebrew engraving. Marked 84P
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Late 19th Century European Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Antique Continental Silver Kiddush Cup
Continental Silver Kiddush Cup
H 4.94 in W 2.94 in D 2.94 in
Pair of Silver Plated Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large silver plated English lanterns with six interior lights. Bronze body with original
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Lighting

Pair of Snuffers, Silver, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The handle has been worked giving it the shape of a vase, with the lobed handles in its lower area to remember cloth draperies, while the peak of the snuffers has a needle with pearl...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair of Snuffers, Silver, 19th Century
Pair of Snuffers, Silver, 19th Century
H 1.38 in W 2.76 in D 5.91 in
1920's Silver English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1920’s English silver plated lantern with interior lights
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1920s British Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century Silver Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This silver lantern origins from France. 19th century period.
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19th Century French Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver

Neoclassic Style Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated neoclassic style lantern with etched glass panels and four interior
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1920s American Antique Silver Lighting

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Cut Glass

Very Fine Silver over Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine silver over bronze lantern, partially gilt. 6 lights. Dimensions: height 52" diameter
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19th Century French Antique Silver Lighting

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Bronze

Large Set of Silver Plated Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A large set of vintage silver plated acorn shaped lanterns, with seeded clear glass insets, silver
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Glass

Italian Etched Glass Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 Italian silver plated lantern with etched glass in floral motif and interior cluster
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1910s Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Victorian Silvered Carriage Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Electrified and includes wall mount. Typical form with beveled glass lantern.Originally mounted on a horse and carriage,
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

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Brass

1815 Sterling Silver Creamer by John Watson
By John Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pair of 1798-1809 French Silver Serving Spoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate
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Early 1800s French Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Irish Cream Pitcher
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all
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Early 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Irish Cream Pitcher
Sterling Silver Irish Cream Pitcher
H 5.25 in W 3 in D 4.75 in
Late 19th century Silver Plated Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19 centuru Caldwell silver plated lantern with 6 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Silver Chamberstick
Located in Montreal, QC
This small silver chamberstick, though of uncertain origin, is very much in the style of the early
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1720s European George II Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver

Large German Silver-Plated Hanging Lantern by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
Large German silver-plated hanging lantern by WMF German, c.1920 Height 90cm, diameter 24cm
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Early 20th Century German Modern Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fabulous Victorian solid silver cigar/cheroot case made by Nathaniel
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
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H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 0.71 in
Antique Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Tray/Salver, 1833
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver Georgian tray/salver made in Dublin 1833 by
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

Coppa in argento, Londra 1742-43
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppa del periodo Giorgio II. Una coppa con vaso classico con due prese a volute con riccioli e c contrapposte, sul vaso due ordini decorativi ad incisione; gli stessi motivi sono pr...
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1740s English Other Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver

Coppa in argento, Londra 1742-43
Coppa in argento, Londra 1742-43
H 11.23 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
1900 Pair of Candlestick Louis XV Style Silver Plated 6 Lights
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 pair of candlestick Louis XV style silver plated 6 lights.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Silver Rococo Argand Lamp
By Henry N. Hooper & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
Silver argand lamp from the mid-19th century. Rococo Revival with very ornate and beautiful casting
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Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Silver Lighting

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Bronze

Silver Rococo Argand Lamp
Silver Rococo Argand Lamp
H 21 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Sterling Silver Coaster/Bottle Holder - Georgian, Barnards 1829
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent pair of Georgian solid silver wine coasters/bottle
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Nut Dish by Hamilton & Diesinger
By Hamilton & Diesinger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

1792 George III Period Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
By William R. Sutton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also
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1790s English George III Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

1777 Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
century, these fine lighting pieces are a pair of brass and silver-inlaid candle holders or lanterns. They
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver, Brass

Late 19th Century Silver Repousse Dresser Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

1784 George III Period Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box 1829
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this superb Georgian solid silver table snuff box made in Birmingham in
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box 1829
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box 1829
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H 0.87 in W 3.35 in D 2.17 in
Silvered Candlestick Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Silvered candlestick lamp: hand carved and silvered Italian candlestick wired as a table lamp with
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver, Brass

Silvered Candlestick Lamp
Silvered Candlestick Lamp
H 31.25 in Dm 14 in
Large French Silvered Alter Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Silvered Alter Lamp This is a very beautiful piece, it originates from a French
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Antique Neoclassic Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's antique English silver-plated neoclassic style table lamps with original
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1920s English Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate, Metal

1815 Pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Thomas Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Table Lamp
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally tall & stunning silver plated table lamp to the Edwardian taste. Marks for
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate, Brass

Silver Plated Table Lamp
Silver Plated Table Lamp
H 21 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
1780 Sterling Silver Master Salt by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Gorham Berry Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Neoclassical Column Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome English Regency silver plated neoclassical column form table lamp with stepped base and
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Silver Neoclassical Column Table Lamp
Silver Neoclassical Column Table Lamp
H 35 in W 7.4 in D 7.5 in
Continental Sterling Silver "Patch Box", Late 19th Century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental sterling silver "Patch Box", late 19th century. Foreign import marks. Sterling standard
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Georgian Asparagus Tongs, Leveson-Gower/Sutherland Crest
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian asparagus
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Snuff Box Oblong Shape - Charles Rawlings & William Summers 1849
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful Victorian solid silver snuff box with the marks of Charles
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Blown Crystal Flask with Silver Plated Fittings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Tablespoon by William Bateman I, London, 1817
By William Bateman I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very fine silver over bronze repousse and chased pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine silver over bronze repousse and chased pendant. Hand cut crystal bowl and pendalogues
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Silver Lighting

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Crystal, Silver, Bronze

1809 Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons by Peter Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English silver plated neoclassic style chandelier. Measurements: Minimum drop: 27
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1920s English Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Chandelier
Silver Plated Chandelier
H 27 in Dm 33 in
1845-1866 Set of Four Coin Silver Dinner Forks by Mitchell & Tyler
By Mitchell & Tyler
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver

Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32
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1920s English Antique Silver Lighting

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Chandelier
Silver Plated Chandelier
H 32 in Dm 32.5 in
c. 1890s Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Carving Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Lighting

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Sterling Silver, Steel

1830-33 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Robert Keyworth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also
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1830s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Soup Ladle by Frank Smith in 1910
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver soup ladle by Frank Smith in 1910. A fine "Newport Shell" design. Elegran engraved
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1840 Set of 6 Coin Silver Dinner Forks
By William Wilson, Robert Wilson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative
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Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Salt Spoons Rococo Shell Design - 1824
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer these fabulous solid silver Georgian salt spoons made in London, 1824
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Toast Rack Neoclassical Design - 1809
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid and stylistically juxtaposing Georgian solid silver toast
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

1782-90 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Richard Crossley
By Richard Crossley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique silver lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique silver lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique silver lighting made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique silver lighting over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., F. & C. Osler and Carl Gustav Hallberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique silver lighting start at $1 and top out at $400,216 with the average selling for $3,902.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Silver Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.

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