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What is a silversmith called today?
A silversmith is still called a silversmith. This term refers to a kind of metalworker who designs objects from silver. Find a broad range of silver decorative objects as well as sterling silver jewelry today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Stunning Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Lidded Porringer
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1914 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, features ornate flat chased and ...
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Vintage 1910s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Spirits Warmer by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., 1930
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Scarce Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. sterling silver spirits warmer in excellent original condition. Consisting of a substantial solid silver circular stand on three tapering ree...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur. Constructed in mahogany in the form of a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks of pedestals fitted with lockable faux drawers to the left, concealing a safe, and drawers to the right, fitted with ormolu chased swan neck handles; the lockable and hinged panelled top rising to reveal an adjustable triptych bevelled dressing mirror, with provisions for a pair of scallop shaded electrical lights, and having an enclosed body, fitted with an array of cut-glass unguent bottles, all with silver tops, Hall marked for 1929/30, enamelled with an Art Deco design, and bearing wonderfully detailed portraits of His Highness in regal dress...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

Large English Picture Frame with Queen Victoria’s Cipher, 1889
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Large Victorian Classical sterling silver picture frame, 1889. Rectangular with curved corners. On front wraparound meandering laurel branch bordered by reeding. At top, applied ribb...
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall Silver & Guilloche Enamel Lidded Jar by Goldsmith's and Silversmith's Co.
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning tall vanity / dressing table jar, probably used for either hatpins or a toothbrush, hence the little cork lining to the interior of the base. The glass is channel cut...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Clock Diary Carriage Companion in Sterling Silver
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The carriage companion is designed as a combined timekeeping and stationery accessory, intended for use while travelling by horse drawn carriage. The exterio...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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