What is antique silver plating?

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.

What is an antique silver plate?

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.

Is antique silver plate valuable?

While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.

Does antique silver plate have any value?

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.

German Antique Plates

Nymphenburg Dinner Plates

Meissen Zwiebelmuster

Johann Haviland

Hutschenreuther China

Category

19th Century German Rococo Revival German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Meissen Platter Charger Porcelain German Plate Signed 19th 12 3/8"

H 1 in Dm 12.38 in

Assembled Set of 19 Open-Work Silver Gilt Plates, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Comprising 11 German plates circa 1880, 5 English silver Victorian plates, 3 Georgian silver plates

Category

1880s German Antique Plates

Materials

Silver

Assembled Set of 19 Open-Work Silver Gilt Plates, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 9.75 in

Antique Rosenthal Plates, Germany, Set 3 Porcelain Dinner Plates

By Rosenthal

Located in Bastogne, BE

Золоч Antique German Rosenthal Porcelain Set of 3 Dinner Plates, 1923, Floral Pattern. Beautiful

Category

1920s German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rosenthal Plates, Germany, Set 3 Porcelain Dinner Plates

H 0.6 in Dm 9.85 in

German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

German Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica leaf plate circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.8 in

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

Category

1890s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 7.5 in

German Majolica Apple Plate, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica apple plate, circa 1900. Measure: 7.3" diameter.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Apple Plate, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 7.4 in

Set of Antique German Pewter Plates

Located in London, GB

Set of antique German pewter plates German, 19th Century Largest plate: Height 4cm, diameter 37cm

Category

19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Pewter

Set of Antique German Pewter Plates

H 1.58 in Dm 14.57 in

German Majolica Cherries Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Cherries plate, Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Cherries Plate, Circa 1900

H 0.8 in Dm 7.4 in

German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica leaf plate, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900

H 0.8 in Dm 6.5 in

Assembled Set of Antique Hand Painted Art Deco Porcelain Plates

By Hutschenreuther, Haviland & Co.

Located in Amityville, NY

as follows: 3 plates produced in Bavaria, Germany by Hutschenreuther (founded 1814). 1 large: 8 5

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Assembled Set of Antique Hand Painted Art Deco Porcelain Plates

H 1 in Dm 8.63 in

German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 7.3 in

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900

H 0.3 in Dm 6.3 in

Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Plates 1920-1930 Waechtersbach Germany

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Waechtersbach. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Serving dish Overall condition A++ (Good). Some

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Plates 1920-1930 Waechtersbach Germany

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

German Majolica Leaves Plate Zell, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica leaf plate Zell circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Leaves Plate Zell, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.5 in

German Majolica Birds & Roses Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica birds & roses plate, Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Birds & Roses Plate, Circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 8.2 in

German Majolica Birds & Grapes Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German majolica birds & grapes plate circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Birds & Grapes Plate Circa 1900

H 0.5 in Dm 7.5 in

German Majolica Red Fruits Plate, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica red fruits plate, circa 1890. 3 plates available.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Red Fruits Plate, circa 1890

H 1 in Dm 7.8 in

Small German Majolica Iris Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Iris Plate Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Small German Majolica Iris Plate, Circa 1900

H 0.8 in Dm 6.5 in

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Flowers & Leaves Plate Zell circa 1900

H 0.8 in Dm 7.8 in

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a yellow basket weave and a green border, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

H 0.5 in Dm 7.7 in

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

H 0.5 in Dm 8 in

German Art Deco Plate by Thomas Porcelain, 1929

By Thomas Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German Art Deco period white and gold porcelain plate signed by artist for the Thomas

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

German Art Deco Plate by Thomas Porcelain, 1929

H 1 in Dm 8.88 in

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Rustic German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900

H 0.5 in Dm 6.8 in

Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome

Category

Early 19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in

Set of Twelve German Porcelain Fruit Dessert Plates, Nymphenburg

Located in New York, NY

Pomological plates. Each painted with different arrangements of fruits with harlequin borders in

Category

Early 1900s German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve German Porcelain Fruit Dessert Plates, Nymphenburg

H 1 in Dm 9 in

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome

Category

Late 19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates.

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed luncheon plates By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s

Category

1920s German Neoclassical German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s

H 1 in W 8.99 in D 8.88 in

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome

Category

Late 19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique deep porcelain dinner plates.

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome

Category

Early 19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, Set of Three Dinner Plates in Porcelain

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, a set of three dinner plates. Hand-painted in high quality. Approx

Category

Early 1900s German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, Set of Three Dinner Plates in Porcelain

H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, Set of Four Dinner Plates in Porcelain

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, a set of four dinner plates. Hand-painted in high quality. Approx

Category

Early 1900s German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Pink Indian, Set of Four Dinner Plates in Porcelain

H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Esterwalda. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. 3 serving dishes Overall condition A++ (Good). Some

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. A butter tureen, a strainer and plates and saucers. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Meissen, Germany. Set of four dinner plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of four dinner plates in porcelain, hand-painted with different polychrome

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of four dinner plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

H 1.19 in Dm 7.49 in

Meissen, Germany. Set of six dinner plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of six dinner plates in porcelain, hand-painted with different polychrome

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six dinner plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon & Salad Plates by C. Tielsch Altwasser

Located in Elkhart, IN

. Tielsch Altwasser Germany, early 20th century Salad plates measure: 8"W x 8"D x .75"H Luncheon

Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon & Salad Plates by C. Tielsch Altwasser

H 0.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German/Austria Art Deco Ceramic Plates Wilhemsburg

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Sugar jar and 2 serving dishes. Wilhemsburg Austria. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German/Austria Art Deco Ceramic Plates Wilhemsburg

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Esterwalda Germany. Art Deco 1920s / 1930s plates. 9 plates, 2 Serving dishes and 4 saucers

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Overall condition A++ (Good). Some minor chips and frits. Measure: Ø 19.5 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 7.68 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Bowls Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Annaburg, Germany. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Serving bowl nest sets (Some damages and incomplete

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Bowls Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s 3 plates. A fruit strainer and a jar Overall condition A++ (Good). Chip to

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates Zell am Hamersbach

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Zell am Hamersbach. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. 2 serving dishes Overall condition A++ (Good

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco German Antique Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates Zell am Hamersbach

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

German Pink and Gold Porcelain Dinner Plate Charger or Wall Art

By Bauscher Weiden

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous pink and gold gilt porcelain German dinner plate charger or wall art, circa early-20th

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Gold

German Pink and Gold Porcelain Dinner Plate Charger or Wall Art

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

German Porcelain Dinner Service For Eighteen People

Located in Tarry Town, NY

German porcelain dinnerware service for eighteen people with serving pieces. Each piece is in great

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Dinner Service For Eighteen People

H 6.5 in Dm 8.3 in

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

Antique German porcelain twelve piece dessert service German, c. 1880 Measures: Seven flat plates

Category

Late 19th Century German Neoclassical German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

H 3.94 in Dm 9.85 in

Set of 26 Meissen Plates

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 26 Meissen porcelain plates with a floral decor. Diner plates (24 cm) - 15x Dessert plates

Category

19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 26 Meissen Plates

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Large German Porcelain Dinner Service, Meissen, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Delicately painted in German taste with rose camaieu flowers, the cavetto with spiral molding

Category

1870s German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large German Porcelain Dinner Service, Meissen, circa 1875

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Schramberg Rare Plates Eva Zeisel

By Schramberg Majolica

Located in Sharon, CT

Pair of very rare 'Suprematist' plates produced by Schramberg during the Eva Zeisel era. Stencil

Category

1920s German Bauhaus German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Schramberg Rare Plates Eva Zeisel

H 0.75 in Dm 9.13 in

Set of Six Gilt Snowflake Plates

Located in New York, NY

Set of six gilt snowflake plates. Six white and gold decorated plates with central medallion

Category

Late 19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Gilt Snowflake Plates

H 1 in Dm 8.75 in

German Porcelain Partial Dinner Service, Meissen, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Comprising 18 soups, 18 dinner plates, one large fish platter, and one large meat platter, one

Category

19th Century German German Antique Plates

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Partial Dinner Service, Meissen, 19th Century

H 0.5 in Dm 10 in

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Plates

By Schramberg Majolica

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century majolica plates stamped with the makers mark Schramberg on the back. They are

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian German Antique Plates

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Plates

H 1 in Dm 7.75 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Rare pink Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880.

Category

1880s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Rare pink Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880.

Category

1880s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1880

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

H 0.8 in Dm 7.6 in

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German Antique Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of German antique plates available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique German antique plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. German antique plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. German antique plates are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many German antique plates are appealing in their simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Meissen Porcelain and Villeroy & Boch produced popular German antique plates that are worth a look.

How Much are German Antique Plates?

German antique plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,012, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.

Questions About German Antique Plates

What is antique silver plating?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique silver plate?
2 Answers
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.
Is antique silver plate valuable?
1 Answer
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.
Does antique silver plate have any value?
1 Answer
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.