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Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique Sterling Silver Tureen by Marc Jacquard Retailed by Bulgari 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique French sterling silver soup tureen and lid, retailed by Bulgari Rome with hallmarks for the maker Marc Jacquard and circa 1810 in date.
This round Silver Serving Tureen has Rococo elements perfectly accenting the elegant body, with bold scroll handles decorated with foliate and floral ornamentation and stands on a pedestal foot with an encircled border.
It features an exceptional cast floral and fruit bouquet finial on the lid.
The tureen is beautiful in its simplicity and comes with its own vintage luxury case labelled Bulgari.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 28 x width 37 x depth 29
Weight 76 troy oz
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11.0 x width 14.6 x depth 11.4
Weight 2.36 kg
Bulgari
The founder of the Bulgari brand is Sotirios Voulgaris who was born in March 1857 and came from the Epirus Village of Paramythia, the largest Aromanian center of silversmithing in the Balkans. He was one of eleven children of his father Georgios Voulgaris (1823–1889) and his Aromanian mother Eleni Stronggaris. In 1881, Sotirios Bulgari moved to Rome and, in 1884, opened his first store on via Sistina 85. In 1888, he married Aromanian Eleni Basio with whom he had six children: Constantine-Georgios (1889–1973), Leonidas-Georgios (1890–1966), Maria-Athena (1891–1976), Sofia (1893–1908), Alexandra (1895–1984) and Spyridon (1897–1932); Leonidas-Georgios is the father of the current chairman of the company, Paolo Bulgari.[9] In 1905, he unveiled the Via Condotti shop that would become the company's flagship.[10] In its early years, Bulgari was known for silver pieces that borrowed elements from Byzantine and Islamic art, combining them with floral motifs. At the time, Paris was the apex of fashion and creativity, and its trends influenced Sotirio's designs for decades: jewels of the early 20s were characterised by platinum Art Deco settings while those of the 30s featured geometric diamond motifs—sometimes set in combination with coloured gemstones. Convertible jewels...
Category
1810s French Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener.
Perfect for a prestigious desk.
The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Sterling Silver Two Handled Tray Tea Serving 1906
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally large Antique solid Silver Tray with a classic gadroon border embellished with foliate and shell patterns. This Silver Serv...
Category
20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
By Georg Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy.
Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants.
As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection.
This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner siz...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Set 3 Sterling Silver Drink Labels Whisky, Brandy Sherry Dated 1981
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of three 925 sterling silver decanter labels with the makers mark for FH Sheffield and the date mark for 1981.
The labels are engr...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware set with beaded design - 53 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case, Engraved
By Thomas Hayes
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and decorative antique sterling silver cigar case.
A lovely substantial and heavy piece, made from heavily engraved s...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, Paosing c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar pot and milk jug, each tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Octagonal Baluster Sugar Caster Hallmarked:- London, 1903
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver generous sized octagonal baluster shaped.
Sugar caster
Made in Birmingham in 1903, by Stokes & Ireland Ltd.,
Great Hampton Street, Birmingham.
An excellent set...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vulcain Watch Chrono Monopusher Circa 1930 Breguet Numerals
By Swiss Form
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original Vulcain Chrono Monopusher watch, Breguet numerals, working in perfect conditions, it was recently serviced, the watch it's gonna be shipped without strap.
FREE SH...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Sterling Silver Handmade Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in cochabamba, BO
These Edwardian salt & pepper shakers are top quality pieces made by Helaria Silversmiths in Bolivia, a country with a centuries old history with silversmithing. They have an ovoid b...
Category
2010s Bolivian Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug made in Calcutta, India in c. 1860 Beer Pimms
By Allan & Hayes
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique 19th Century Indian Silver Jug. This Jug has a tapered cylindrical form embellished with a cast applied band of lion heads holding impressive swags of wheat or ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Silver Two Handled Cup & Cover c. 1925 Kolhapur Races
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Indian Two Handled Cup & Cover with an unusual spherical form on top of tall column. The body of the Cup is embellished with beautiful chased floral patterns s...
Category
20th Century Indian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique Irish Georgian Silver Wine Goblets 1802 06
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique Irish George III Silver Wine Goblets. These Goblets are of excellent size and each is embellished with bands of engraved patterns and each has two engraved crests.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage N M Thune Norway Sterling Silver and Enamel Demitasse Spoons (6)
By N.M. Thune
Located in Naples, FL
Enhance your collection with these exquisite demitasse spoons by N.M. Thune. Crafted with utmost precision and made of authentic sterling silver, these spoons exude elegance and cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage N.M. Thune Norway Demitasse Sterling Silver and Enamel Spoons (6)
By N.M. Thune
Located in Naples, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your espresso/tea time with these vintage N.M. Thune Norway sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. The beautiful design and fine craftsmanship make ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabras, Tétard Frères Paris France c1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive five-flame candelabras on a round, centrally raised foot, segmented by four applied pilasters with volute ends protruding over the rim, ring-shaped and radial relief band...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 64 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chateau rose by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes:
eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2",
eight dinner size forks, 7 7/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
e...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Repousse
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rose by Stieff repoussed sterling silver flatware set of 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six knives, 8 7/8",
six forks, 6 7/8",
six ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Kiddush Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this sterling silver Kiddush goblet and matching plate, made in Israel. The goblet has a Classic shape with beadi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks, depicting Hercules holding the world.
The figure of Hercules and the candle holder are in 925 silver while the world and the base are in rutinia...
Category
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gabriel De Vecchi - Solid Silver Vase Italian Design Xxth
By De Vecchi 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver vase contemporary Italian design
dated and signed.
Dimensions: height 24 cm - width 10 cm
the base 14.5 cm X 9 cm
Material: 1st grade silver...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silversmith R. Linzeler & Peters - silver cutlery set 125 pieces circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
11 TABLE FORKS
12 TABLE KNIVES
12 TABLE SPOONS
12 SPOONS FOR ENTREMET/DESSERT
12 ENTREMET/DESSERT FORKS
12 ENTREMET/DESSERT KNIVES
12 FISH FORKS
12 FISH KNIVES
12 ICE CREAM S...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver photo frame.
The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence.
The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...
Category
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of 2 antique silver CG Hallberg, a pair of Rococo-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height a...
Category
1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet '1880'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of presentation related silverware.
This exceptional antique Exeter sterling silver goblet has a circular bell-shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot.
The body of this exceptional Victorian goblet is embellished with two bright cut engraved viola floral sprays, incorporating two arched cartouches.
One cartouche bears the original bright cut engraved illustration of root vegetable, and the other remains vacant.
The upper portion and knop of the pedestal stem are embellished with applied bead decorated borders.
The foot of this Victorian wine goblet...
Category
1880s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...
Category
2010s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details.
The double bass bow is in silver.
The player and the double bass ...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Persian Solid Silver Lidded Box / Bowl Iran, c. 1940
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Persian solid Silver Lidded Container with an oval shape and a tall pointed lid. The body of the Box and the surface of the lid are embellished with rich, ornate ...
Category
20th Century Persian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Decò Liqueur Set with Glasses Set with Silver 800 Moser
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Decò Liqueur Set with Glasses Set with Silver 800. Antique liqueur set, consisting of a decanter and 6 small glasses in light pink facetted crystal, decorated with 800 stamped silver. Art Deco period and in excellent condition
This set is very unusual, not the typical Czech Palda enamel etched glass sets...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Art Deco Continental Silver (.830) Vase by David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Continental silver (.830) vase, Norway, circa 1915, David Andersen - maker. Hammered silver is decorated with beaded design. Measures 11 1/4 inches high x 5 inches diameter...
Category
1910s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful pair of Swedish Salt Cellars in Silver from 1922
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Swedish Salt Cellars in Silver. Made in hammered silver with ball decorations. Control stamped in Sweden with U7 = 1922. Perfect for serving salt and pepper.
Wear...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Teapot and Creamer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver teapot and creamer by Tiffany and Co. makers. Teapot is style number 23750 and also marked 2 pints. The creamer is style 23243. Th...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Nut Plates, Marked
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
Cartier sterling silver nut plates
All six stamped "Cartier" Sterling. Some are stamped on the outside edge and some are stamped on the bottom.
Category
20th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six "King's" Pattern Sterling Silver Five O'Clock Spoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 sterling silver five o'clock spoons "King's" pattern retailed by Isaac Dixon. Probably made by Dominick & Haff. Double monogram sets: CGD & MD 1891 obverse. 3.20 troy oz.
4 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame London 20th C
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative sterling silver photo frame by Carrs of Sheffield, with makers mark RC and hall marks for Sheffield 1996.
Beautiful portrait or landscape frame decorated with...
Category
1990s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Gold Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold state...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1824
By Thomas Shaw
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1824 for Thomas Shaw
Period : George IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Tooled embelishment to the ...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver German Shepherd Dog Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
German Shepherd dog sculpture in sterling silver.
The sculpture of the German Shepherd dog was made with the 925 sterling silver casting method and masterfully finished with chisel ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Onslow by Marshall Fields Sterling Silver Flatware Set Ten Service 55 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Onslow by Marshall Fields (retailer) English sterling silver flatware set of 55 pieces. This set includes:
Ten dinner size knives, pistol grip, 9 5/8"
Ten dinner size forks, ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine floral miniature fired enamelled by the painter Ren...
Category
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
Category
1890s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati
Made in Italy, 20th Century.
Maker: Mario Buccellati
Fully hallmarked.
Mario Buccellati was born int...
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Set of Cordial/Liqueur Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver set of six (6) cordial glasses, Baldwin and Miller Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1950s. Each glass measures a little under 3 inches high x 1 1...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pint Tankard London 1864
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver pint tankard
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1864 for William Evans
Period : Victoria
Origin : London, England
Decoration...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Normandie by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad forks, 6 3/8".
Eight teaspoons, 6 1...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 30 pieces. This set includes:
Six knives, 9 1/4",
six for...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christopher Nigel Lawrence 1981 Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver salt and pepper pots made by Christopher Nigel Lawrence; ...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Photograph Frame (1911)
By E.F. Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a rounded rectangular form with an incurved, domed upper portion and a plain rectangular internal window.
The surface of this George V silver photo frame is plain and embellished with a paralleling embossed decorated border to the rim.
This antique silver photograph frame...
Category
1910s English Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Golden Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver 12 Flatware Service Set 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unique among sterling patterns, Winslow harmoniously combines an unadorned center of sterling silver with an accent design along the border of each piece. Inspired by a pattern made ...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 10 Wallace Waltz of Spring Pattern Sterling Silver Salt Spoons or Dips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of salt dips.
By Wallace.
In sterling silver.
In the Waltz of Spring pattern.
Each spoon was likely mounted as with a pin to the reverse. Often jeweler would mount the...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco sterling silver sandwich/cigarette box by William Base & Sons
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco sterling silver 925 sandwich/cigarette box featuring a silver gilt interior. The box is crafted in a book-style shape with engine-turned decoration.
Maker: William Base & So...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th Century Silver Kiddush, Eliyahu Hanavi cup by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Important Handmade sterling silver Kiddush (eliyahu hanavi cup) goblet by Bezalel School, Jerusalem, circa 1948. On round base decorated with silver filigree and Cabouchon shaped o...
Category
1940s Israeli Aesthetic Movement Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
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.
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