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RARE SILVER BOWL Middle East 19th Century Ceremony Cup
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SILVER BOWL Middle East 19th Century Ceremony Cup Maybe Saudi Arabia ? with oval base foot
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19th Century Saudi Arabian Bessarabian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Mug Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SILVER MUG Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century in relief silver with mug with polychrome enamels
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19th Century Austrian Baroque Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Joseph Holt Ingraham American Coin Monogrammed Rare Silver Punch Ladle, c1800
Located in Gardena, CA
Joseph Holt Ingraham American coin monogrammed rare silver punch ladle, circa 1800 Monogrammed
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18th Century Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.
By Richard Hunt
Located in London, GB
Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated six piece matching tea and coffee service. Measurements :- Tray
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1850s British Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

A RARE SILVER SHMIROT KIDDUSH CUP. Galician, c. 1850.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
A RARE SILVER SHMIROT KIDDUSH CUP. Galician, c. 1850. Among some Hassidic courts, it was a
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1850s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

A Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger Displaying a ‘blackamoor’ head to the pommel Steel
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Late 17th Century English Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

1900 Rare Silver Metal Floor Lamp Pink Opaline by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 rare silver metal floor lamp pink opaline by Christofle. Roccoco style. Electrification will
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Early 1900s French Rococo Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Metal

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Pepper Pot by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare little pepper pot or pepperette by the top-notch English silversmith, Mappin
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1910s British Edwardian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter
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Early 1900s Israeli Modern Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Copper, Silver, Brass

A Fascinating and Rare Silver Spice Tower, Poland circa 1836
Located in New York, NY
Spice tower has a round base with a square engraved plaque supporting the column shaped stem. Hanging flower bells are hanging from the cornices at base of the container. Spice conta...
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1830s Polish Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wiener Werkstatte silver reticulated flower basket with original glass insert in a very rare
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Altar Table with Rare Silver Wire Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
striking and unusual about this table is that the top showcases elaborate silver wire inlays on four
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930 Rare photograph of a group of men standing
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Early 20th Century Photorealist Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Photographic Film

Antique Japanese Rare silver thread Silk Brocade Haori Kimono Jacket
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: Meiji Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk brocade with silver threads. Deep sleeve drops
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1890s Japanese Rare Antique Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Samovar
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant and rare silver Art Deco samovar with beautiful Macassar ebony details. Measures
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Samovar
Art Deco Silver Samovar
H 17.33 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900 Anonymous artist
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1910s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver 'Blackjack' Design Water Jug from 1876
By Francis Boone Thomas
Located in London, London
silver water jug, is a very rare silver replica of a leather 'Blackjack' jug. The water jug measures 10
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1870s English Victorian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare German Parcel-Gilt Silver Canister, Abraham Drentwett i, Augsburg 1649-1666
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
be found in such original, exceptional condition. Condition : This rare silver canister is an
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17th Century German Baroque Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Orleans by Watson sterling silver flatware set of dinner size 56 pieces. This scarce
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1910s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christopher Dresser Aesthetic Movement Claret, Hukin and Heath, 1880s
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare silver plate and glass claret from the English Aesthetic Movement designed by Christopher
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Louis XV by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 Pc Rare in Fitted Box
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Louis XV by Durgin, circa 1891, sterling silver Flatware set - 54 pieces (plus 12 Mother of
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Important Estate Large Italian Sterling Silver Server Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver
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19th Century European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique David Eckrich German Silver Tankard
By David Eckrich
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our
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Early 17th Century German Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Vase
By Watson Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Art Nouveau overlay vase in a teal color. The silver Art
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Beautiful HEAVY 19th C Spaulding & Co Sterling Silver 925 Compote Tazza
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver
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19th Century European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling "Ebb Tide" Tazza c1928 International Silver
By International Silver
Located in Litchfield, CT
Silver is stunning, sophisticated, and rare. Most pieces are currently in museum collections, chief among
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1920s North American Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver
By Atkins Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this exceptional sterling silver (tea) tray, made by Harry Atkin
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Early 1900s English Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver
Rare Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 8 in D 6 in
Rare Important 19th Century Sterling Silver Gale and Willis Dish from Art Museum
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gale and Willis Server Bowl
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19th Century European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Dragon Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of these rare silver dragon peppers. Dimensions Height 6.6cm/2.6' Length from tip of nose to back
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19th Century English Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

  Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
  Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car Mascot
By E. Bourcart
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A rare silvered bronze car mascot / hood ornament modeled as a stylised cockatoo. Mounted on a
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Bronze

Rare 17th Century Silver Reliquary Arm Monstrance
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare silver reliquary arm with relic bone, with the coat-of-arms of Cosme Roger (1671-1710
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 17th Century Silver Reliquary Arm Monstrance
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H 21.26 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Dutch Sterling Decorative Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very rare silver server from The Netherlands, late 19th century. It can definitely be used but
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1880s Dutch Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Sterling Decorative Server
Dutch Sterling Decorative Server
H 15 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Omar Ramsden 1920s Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Jug
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, reflecting the ornamentation to the upper rim. This exceptional and rare silver coffee jug was crafted by
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1920s British Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver sugar bowl. American, 1870-1875. Made for an International
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19th Century Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silvered Wood Italian Tripod
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A rare silvered hand-carved wood tripod, used as a centerpiece or a fruit bowl.
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Late 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 1925 Butter Spreader
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Georg Jensen sterling silver butter spreader, dated 1925 from English hallmarks, with applied
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1920s European Art Nouveau Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Extraordinary Victorian Silver Stand with Silverplate Topped Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary Rare Silver Metal Mounted Cut Glass Scent Bottle on a Victorian Silver Stand by
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1890s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Netherlands in the 18th century, on an octagonal pedestal stand, made in 1918, together with a tiny silver
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1910s Dutch Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
H 2 in W 2.13 in L 2.13 in
Rare Exquisite 19TH Century Large French Sterling Silver Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century Large Sterling Silver Vase
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19th Century European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Raleigh by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner 51 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Raleigh by Alvin sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl 2691. Overall measurement is 7-1/4 inches including a
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Early 1900s American Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Hobby Horse Cayenne Pepper Dispenser Extremely rare example
Located in London, GB
Silver Hobby Horse Cayenne Pepper Dispenser Extremely rare example This unique piece is a late
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Early 1900s European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Raleigh by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 76 pcs Beaded Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Raleigh by Alvin c1900 sterling silver flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maryland Hand-Hammered by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous MARYLAND HAND HAMMERED BY ALVIN sterling silver Flatware set - 46 Pieces. This rare set
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Empire Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Blue Glass Liners Return from Egypt
By Barbour Silver Co., Gorham CO., Sheffield Silver Co., F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
French Napoleonic Empire table set "return from Egypt" Made of sterling silver and cobalt blue
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Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shenandoah by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces Scarce
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Shenandoah by Alvin, circa 1912, sterling silver flatware set of 45 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Exquisite 19TH Century French Sterling Silver Heavy Relief Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Vase having
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19th Century European Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Teapot in Three-Towered Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Georg Jensen teapot in three-towered silver, 830. Handle and lid knob of carved ebony. With a
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1910s Danish Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801
By McHattie & Fenwick
Located in London, London
Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. The wax jack measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall, by 4.5
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Early 1800s Scottish George III Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Serving Fork
By Stephen Adams II
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large, Georgian (George III), sterling silver serving fork, London, year-hallmarked for 1806
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Early 1800s English George III Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Silver Chatelaine Needlework Needle Case Cross Flower Bouquet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very rare silver chatelaine with a needle case in the shape of a cross. The hook of the chatelaine
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1820s George IV Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare figural sterling silver cigar cutter; the terminal beautifully cast as a
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1890s British Late Victorian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
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H 1.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters
By Thomas Robinson 1
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare pair of Georgian (George III), sterling silver, scissor-form candle wick snuffers
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Early 1800s English George III Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box, Miniature Pipe
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic and rare, novelty, antique sterling silver tobacco tin or box. It has been designed
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Dutch Caribbean Silver Water-Scoop Curaçao, circa 1873
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Dutch Caribbean silver water-scoop Curaçao, circa 1873, indistinctly marked, engraved
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19th Century Caribbean Dutch Colonial Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Dutch Caribbean Silver Water-Scoop Curaçao, circa 1873
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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in
Georg Jensen, Viking, rare lemon fork in 830 silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Viking, rare lemon fork in 830 silver. Stamped with 1915-1932 hallmark. In excellent
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1910s Danish Rare Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

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Rare Antique Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of rare antique silver you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, every item from our selection of rare antique silver was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of rare antique silver — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of rare antique silver, those designed in Art Nouveau, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of rare antique silver over the years, but those crafted by Mason's Ironstone, Emile Puiforcat and Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Antique Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of rare antique silver at 1stDibs is $2,168, while they’re typically $83 on the low end and $867,222 for the highest priced.
Questions About Rare Antique Silver
  • 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 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 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 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.