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Napier 4 Cocktail Shakers Silver-Plated Five Piece Wood Caddy
By Napier Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four newly restored silver-plated cocktail shakers each with a cocktail selection dial on
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Napier Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker, c.1930's
By Napier Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
20th century Art Deco "Dial a Drink" recipe menu cocktail shaker silver plate circa 1930. A
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Napier Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker, c.1930's
By Napier Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
20th century Art Deco "Dial a Drink" recipe menu cocktail shaker silver plate circa 1930. A
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Antique Wilcox SP Co. 4281 Silver Plated Seasoning Spice Shaker "E" Monogram
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wilcox SP Co. 4281 Silver Plated Seasoning Spice Shaker with "E" Monogram. Circa Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

1927 Meriden International Silver Cocktail Shaker Amber Ball Top Art Deco
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
This 1927 Meriden International Silver Cocktail Shaker with an Amber Ball Top is a stunning example
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate Cover Art Deco Style Barware Martini Shaker
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your home bar with this exquisite English Sheffield Silver Plate Martini Shaker, showcasing
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic chromed metal dumb bell cocktail shaker with the lid to one end having a removable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
H 11.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker circa 1920s Engine turned Detail integral Lemon Squeezer
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, Marked Lancelott, Silver Plated
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate cobbler type shaker of stepped tapered form with incised lines on the body
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-plated "Bell" Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A silver-plated Cocktail Shaker in the form of a bell. In the 1930s, Asprey's commissioned a range
Category

Vintage 1940s British Tableware

Materials

Silver

English Sheffield Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-century silver plated barware cocktail shaker with white enameled drink recipes on the sides
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Marked Cardinal Plate
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silver plate Art Deco cocktail shaker of tapered form with a side pour spout. Marked Cardinal Plate
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Silver plated Martini Shaker
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco /Early Modern European martini shaker in silver-plate featuring a cylindrical tapered body
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Salt & Pepper Shaker, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated pair of Salt & Pepper shaker, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Northampton, GB
plated Cocktail Shaker. The shaker of milk churn style with long pointed handle and capped spout finished
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
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H 8.66 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
English Silver Plated Barware Cocktail Shaker Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated barware cocktail shaker set. The pieces are in great antique condition with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver-Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker, 1936
By Napier Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
The Iconic napier cocktail shaker was designed by Emile Schulke in 1936. The penguin has become one
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Marked Crusader Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of tapered bulbous form with a scrolled handle and tapered
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Shaker France 1950
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle Silver Plated Shaker France 1960 Beautiful and authentic cocktail shaker, an unusual
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Armada Silver Plated Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
, stamped Armada Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 14cm high, 4.5cm length, 2.5cm width Postage via
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Stepped Up at Deco Cockatail Shaker
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Cocktail Shaker has the stepped-up design that evokes the feeling of the Chrysler Building
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. USA Art Deco Cocktail Martini Shaker
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. USA Art Deco Cocktail Martini Shaker. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Penguin Cocktail Shaker Pitcher
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming silver plated cocktail shaker, bar or water pitcher in the form a penguin
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker with Engraved Recipes
Located in Bath, GB
signed on the underside together with "Made In England". Made from silver plate, it came to us in poor
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Sterling Silver Plated Regency Ice Shakers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 Regency Sheffield Sterling Silver Plated Ice Shakers Sourced from London by Martyn
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker as a Fire Extinguisher
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming large mid-century silver plated cocktail shaker in the form of a fire
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cut Glass and Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage cocktail shaker of clear glass cut in a diamond pattern with a silver plate collar and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large French Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Located in Bath, GB
A striking large French silver plated cocktail shaker, Art Deco in era, circa 1940. Marked on
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Three-Part Cocktail Shaker
By Osiris
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate three-part cobbler type cocktail shaker, marked on the bottom "OSIRIS
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Vintage Silver Plated Stepped Cocktail Shaker France
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A Nice French Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker in Stepped design comes apart in the centre
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Estate Art Deco Polished Silver-Plate Cocktail Shaker / Pitcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Art Deco Polished Silver-Plate Cocktail Shaker / Pitcher.
Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF, Germany Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fabulous Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was crafted by
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cesa 1882, Italy, Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By Cesa 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modernist three-sectioned cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Cesa 1882 in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Silver Plate Salt Shaker and Peppermill
Located in Sheffield, MA
are silver plate with wood liners to prevent corrosion. The shaker has a screw top and the grinder has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Strachen Silver Plated Salt Or Pepper Shaker
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
base. Circa: 1940s Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 7.5cm high, 3.5cm length, 3.5cm width
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker with Integral Lemon Squeezer
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful large Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker signed by the well renowned silversmith
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Bochum, NRW
Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel. Silver plated metal. Marked "Gallia" and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, Travel Size "King"
By Napier Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable traveling size cocktail shaker by the well known company Napier. High quality designs and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Silver & Gold Plated Recipe / Menu Cocktail Shaker
Located in Bath, GB
A superb vintage Italian-made cocktail shaker, unmarked on the underside sourced in Italy and I
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Lancel Paris Silver Plate Cocktail Strainer for Boston Shaker
By Maison Lancel, Lancel Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Lancel, Paris, designed this silver plate cocktail strainer. Used on a Boston-type shaker
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker With Integral Lemon Squeezer
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful large Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker signed by the well renowned silversmith
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Silver Plate Cobbler-Type Cocktail Shaker
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Art Deco silver plate cobbler-type cocktail shaker with an icebreaker/muddler attached to
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Walker and Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Walker and Hall
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Curated Tables - Yin et Yang (6 pers.)
Located in PARIS, FR
rectangular candle holders - 8 small black "Shapes" cocottes 4.5 x 4.5 cm - 2 pairs of salt and pepper shakers
Category

Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Elkington & Co., England
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker by Elkington & Co. with a tapered body and conical top with
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Crackle Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver-plate Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Crackle Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver-plate Lid.Crackle glass is known for its
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique American Silver-Plated Cocktail Shaker Signed "Pairpoint" Circa 1930.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American silver-plated cocktail shaker, signed "Pairpoint," circa 1930.
Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker / Set c.1930
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
" EPNS (for electro-plated nickel silver) and made in the USA. Just back from our silversmith's
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Bernard Rice's Sons
By Bernard Rice's Sons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker made by the Apollo Studio of Bernard Rice's Sons, New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napier Art Deco Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker
By Napier Co.
Located in Weesp, NL
silver-plated penguin cocktail shaker by Emile Schulke. Embrace the allure of the roaring twenties and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century American “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker, produced in the 1930s. The
Category

20th Century American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plated Champagne Bottle Recipe Cocktail Shaker c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A rare French Recipe cocktail shaker made in silver plate in the form of a champagne bottle. What
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker 1935
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Oakland, CA
convex and two smaller concave sections—this silver-plated brass cocktail shaker is a testament to
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A sleek and stylish 1920s Art Deco hammered silverplate cocktail or martini shaker with removable
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver Plate Lid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cut glass cocktail shaker with silver plate domed center pour lid with integral strainer
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Shaker Silver Plated For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shaker silver plated you’re looking for. A shaker silver plated — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shaker silver plated, we have 457 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shaker silver plated — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shaker silver plated, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shaker silver plated has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christofle, Mappin & Webb and Asprey International Limited are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shaker Silver Plated?

A shaker silver plated can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $644, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Finding the Right barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique, new or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.

Questions About Shaker Silver Plated
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers 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 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plate silverware is valuable. However, the maker, age and style of silver-plated silverware are usually what make it valuable. From a material standpoint, silver plate contains very little pure silver, so the metal on its own is not very valuable. Find a wide range of silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated items are worth something. Since silver plating features only a small amount of precious metal, the material itself doesn't have much value. However, silver-plated tableware, serveware and decorative objects may appeal to collectors based on their age and maker. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate as to how much a particular piece may be worth. Find a wide variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.

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