18th Century American Silver
Silver Cup with Property Inscription. Possibly Spanish American, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tembladera or bernegal with property inscription. Possibly Spanish American, 18th century.
Silver
Category
Antique 18th Century South American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$2,380
H 3 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Early American Coin Silver Porringer (Late 18th/ Early 19th Century)
Located in New York, NY
Coin silver porringer, probably early American from the late 18th or early 19th century, most
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,950
H 1.9 in W 4.75 in D 7.5 in
Three Early American Mid-18th Century Etched Sterling Spoons, circa 1752
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three early American mid-18th century etched sterling spoons, circa 1752
Two spoons etched on
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$850 / set
H 8.5 in W 2 in D 0.2 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Terra Cotta Pottery Tile depicting a Native American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century pottery tile.
In terra cotta.
Depicting what appears to be a
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$1,250
H 5.5 in W 8.13 in D 0.75 in
Eighteenth Century Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 45 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Scarce DINNER SIZE 18th Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 45 Pieces
Category
Late 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,750 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 46 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Stunning 18th eighteenth century by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 46 pieces. This set
Category
Late 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,295 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Eighteenth 18th Century by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 67 pcs New
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Unused 18th Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 67 pieces. This set
Category
Late 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,795 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair American Colonial Silver Sugar Tongs Boston, 1765, Circle of Paul Revere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American Colonial Silver Sugar Tongs (Sugar Nibs), Boston Circle / Contemporaries of Paul
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,936
H 4.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Antique American Glass Taper Wine Decanter & Mold Blown Stopper, 18th/19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine early tapered glass wine decanter.
Likely American in origin.
With tapered sides and a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
$295
H 11.63 in Dm 4.13 in
Mid 18th Century George Ill Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage George III style mahogany dumbwaiter with central baluster and three shelves, each with fluted piecrust edges, resting on a tripod of Queen Anne pad feet. Acquired...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century North American Regency Serving Pieces
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1795-1800 Set of 4 American Coin Silver Teaspoons by Nehemiah B. Bassett
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike!
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$225 / set
H 0.5 in W 0.94 in D 4.88 in
Chinese Export Porcelain American Ship Spoon Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Ship Spoon Tray,
Circa 1785-90
The Chinese Export
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Chocolate Pot and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Chocolate Pot and Cover,
American Market,
Circa 17 85-95
The Chinese
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
American-Market "Peace, Plenty and Independence" Liverpool Creamware Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
with the same print from The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Federal Pottery
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
$3,500
H 10.13 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Soup Tureen, Cover and Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Soup Tureen and Cover and Stand,
Circa 1780.
The Chinese
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Colonial Silver-Mounted Ceremonial Riding Crop – South American C 1770–1850
Located in London, GB
mount depicts a finely dressed figure in 17th–18th century European attire, surrounded by stylized
Category
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
$857
H 22.45 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Aesthetic antique American silver vase
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Fine American sterling silver lobed baluster vase made by Tiffany & Co at the turn of the 20th
Category
Antique 18th Century Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Pair of 18th Century South American Candlesticks with Trade Beads
Located in Nogales, AZ
These magnificent sterling silver candlesticks are signed and dated with the owners name. There are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Bolivian Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Fine Large Georgian Silver Salver of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Large silver salver by William Justis. Hallmarked for 1752 with the initials WI for the maker. The
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English or American Quillwork Wine Coaster Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
18th century, it was not published until 1811. It is of course impossible to know when the author
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Adam Style Wine Coolers
Materials
Paper, Wood
Blue American Trencher
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Beautiful, blue, wooden trencher with original paint.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Serving Bowls
Materials
Ash
American Blue Knife Box
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
All original, square nail, Knife box with original blue paint. Wonderful American piece that is
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Knife Boxes
Materials
Wood
Handmade 18th and 19th Century Botanical Themed Decoupage Place Mats
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a kind artisan handmade set of 8 decoupage placemats, delicately cut and applied using 18th
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Tableware
Materials
Masonite
Allegory of the Continent America
Located in Vienna, AT
(America, Africa, Europe, Asia). The characteristic elements of all of the four allegories are female
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Porcelain
Early American Silver Sconce Pair with Cherubs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
large decorative silver backplate depicting cherubs and floral details. The making of this piece was
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
18th Century Silver-Gild Sculptural Carved Monstrance with God's Eye and Putti
Located in Osnabrück, DE
and with thick gild-silver (like the 13 Carat American College Rings).
Category
Antique 1780s American American Empire Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 43.31 in W 25.99 in D 4.73 in
Silver Tray, Possibly Colonial 'South America', 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
works of South America, and still retain a clear memory of the Baroque silver of the seventeenth century
Category
Antique 18th Century South American Baroque Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Colonial Wine Cup or Recipient, Silver, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
first third of the 18th century (inv 002208), or colonial pieces from private collections (with
Category
Antique 18th Century South American Neoclassical More Dining and Enterta...
Materials
Silver
18th Century American Turned Wood Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century American turned wood platter with a wide rim, wonderful incised lines on
Category
Antique 18th Century American Primitive Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
18th Century American Turned Wood Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century American turned wood platter with a wide rim, wonderful incised lines on
Category
Antique 18th Century American Primitive Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Early American Silver Salt and Pepper Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare and superb set of American silver salt cellars, salt spoons and pepper casters created by
Category
Antique 18th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 18th Century Antique Nathaniel Austin American Pewter Plate Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique 18th century pewter plate, marked with the post-American Revolution eagle mark of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Federal Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Eighteenth 18th Century by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 81 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Stunning 18th Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 81 Pieces. This set
Category
Late 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
1800s Pair of American Silvered Metal Spurs
Located in Marbella, ES
1800s pair of American silvered metal spurs.
Total weight: 428g.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century North American Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal
American Silver Teapot by Paul Revere
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding antique silver teapot was made by the legendary American patriot and silversmith
Category
Antique 18th Century American Other Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
American Sterling Silver Four-Piece Coffee Service, Empire Style, Antique
By Ball, Black & Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique American sterling silver four piece
Category
Antique 18th Century English Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Pair of South American Baroque Silvered Brass Handled Vessels
Located in Atlanta, GA
the pair of vessels with handles depicting horses atop snakes are finely incised with floral and leaf patterns, the chalices on turned supports atop reverse crown topped pyramidial c...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Serving Pieces
18th Century Large Liverpool Cream Ware Jug for the American Market, circa 1780s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 18th Century Large Liverpool Cream Ware Jug Made for the American Market, circa 1780s, an
Category
Antique 1780s English Federal Pottery
Materials
Pottery
H 11 in W 10.75 in D 8.75 in
Pair of American Cutlery Boxes
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Tiger maple slant top cutlery boxes with satin wood and ebony string inlay
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Knife Boxes
Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Paul Revere
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
figures, Paul Revere Jr., this rare silver tablespoon is a masterpiece of American decorative arts
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Medicine Spoon Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early American Silversmiths, 1936). The company specialized in copies of 18th century English & American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Revere Silver Creamer
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
American silver today. A masterclass in refinement and elegance, the creamer's Baroque-style body is
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
South American Silver Casket
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb large Spanish colonial silver casket with foliate decoration and mythical birds, the lid
Category
Antique Early 18th Century South American More Furniture and Collectibles
Chinese Export American Market Porcelain Lighthouse Coffee Pot and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Chinese Export lighthouse coffee pot is painted with a sepia roundel containing a scene of a bridge over a river to each side. The double strap-handle with orange terminals. The...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair American Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Knife Boxes with Cutlery Interiors
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful pair of cutlery boxes with chevron inlay and sloped lid with an oval Patera surrounding a sea shell. These knife boxes have a Family History of being from Baltimore.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
H 14.25 in W 8.75 in D 10.75 in
Chinese Export American-Market Blue Enamel Circular Tureens, Covers and Stands
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export American-market blue enamel circular tureens, covers and stands,
circa 1795
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Heavy Antique South American Silver Serving Platter Peru or Bolivia 2
Located in London, GB
Monumental heavy Antique South American silver serving platter Peru or Bolivia 18th century
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.97 in W 15.36 in D 2.37 in
18th Century Philadelphia Sterling Silver Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century sterling silver large ladle stamped with a bird and what appears to be a WB on the
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th Century American Sterling Silver Pitcher by Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia
By John Richardson
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic American sterling silver pitcher by Philadelphia silversmith Joseph Richardson, marked JR
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
18th Century American Colonial Pewter Tankard Fbt Davenport
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of early Americana, namely, a colonial 18th century American colonial
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Group of 18th Century English Salt-Glazed Dishes Popular in Colonial America
Located in Katonah, NY
From the mid-18th century onward white body salt-glazed stoneware dinner dishes with molded borders
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Antique American Colonial Period Mustard Pot marked JM with Cobalt Glass Insert
By Paul Revere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great mustard pot!
Date:
18th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 3.38 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
American Hepplewhite Knife Boxes in Mahogany with Silver Mounts
Located in Milford, NH
the late 18th or early 19th century. Slanted hinged lid with oval urn and flower inlay on top and star
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Three Large 18th Century Pewter Soup Spoons, Handcrafted
Located in Sheffield, MA
The three large pewter soup spoons are handcrafted and have flared and ridged handles with stamped oval shapes on the undersides.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Chinese Export American Market Porcelain Lighthouse Coffee Pot & Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export American Market Porcelain Lighthouse Coffee Pot & Cover,
Circa 1780.
The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese export pitcher or jug for the American market with gilt decoration and hand-painted eagles
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Liverpool Creamware American Ship Jug, Possibly Herculaneum Pottery, Liverpool
By Herculaneum Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Liverpool Creamware American Ship Jug, Possibly Herculaneum Pottery, Liverpool, Circa 1799-1800
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
H 10.75 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Set of Nine Large French Modern Stoneware Chargers in 18th C Salt-Glazed Style
By Poterie Milon S
Located in Katonah, NY
For an image of a "Reeded" 18th-century stoneware plate, see Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America J
Category
Late 20th Century French American Colonial Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Small Antique Pewter Lidded Pot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The small antique cream coffee pot or jug with lid is made of handcrafted hammered pewter. Makes a wonderful decorative object, not for use.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown American Colonial Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
American Federal Gold Leaf Mirror with Reverse-Glass Painting of Schooner
Located in Miami, FL
A charming Federal mirror with églomisé panel, American, circa 1790. Features a carved and gilded
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
English Silver Mounted Brass Barrel Pistol
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century English silver mounted pistol with 8" brass barrel marked London. Made by William
Category
Antique 18th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Large Antique South American Classical Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Large South American Classical silver bowl, ca 1780. Boat form; ends have cast and pinned lion’s
Category
Antique Late 18th Century South American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Late 18th Century American Painted Walnut Compote
Located in Woodbury, CT
Late 18th Century, American oversize painted walnut compote having original black paint. The
Category
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Centerpieces
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century American Glass Decanters with Gilt Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th century American glass decanters with gilt details.
Category
Antique 18th Century American Barware
Materials
Glass
Early American Silver Coffee Pot
By Daniel C. Fueter
Located in New York, NY
Engraved "T. J. Gardner", marked under base with maker's mark and "N.York".
This piece is very close in style to coffee pots by Myer Myers. This is not surprising because, as Davi...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export porcelain tankard painted in bright enamels with a ship flying American flags, a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Early American Silver Sugar Urn
By Standish Barry
Located in New York, NY
Baltimore, circa 1792 by Standish Barry.
Engraved with monogram GAL. The foot is marked twice for Standish Barry and the date 1792.
This is a good example of the Federal style ...
Category
Antique 18th Century American Federal Sterling Silver
Early American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover
By Richard Humphreys
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia, circa 1775, by Richard Humphreys
A fine early American sugar bowl by one of the
Category
Antique 18th Century American Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa late 18th century bowl in burl and tiger walnut wood. Made in the United States. Please note
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Serving Bowls
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Rare American Wine Coaster Sterling Silver Wm Gale 1865
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1865 American sterling silver wine coaster by William
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Serving Pieces
Porcelain Figure Representing America
Located in Leeds, GB
This splendid figure of a red indian representing America is one of four figures as allegories for
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain
Native American Frog Effigy Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mississippian culture pottery bowl found in Arkansas. Native American pottery made prior to contact
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Serving Bowls
American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Scarce teapot with the symbol of a new nation. There is a similar example pictured in MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FROM THE MOTTAHEDEH COLLECTION IN THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM b...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel, Gold
American Pewter Charger, circa 1760-1840, Marked SS
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Pewter charger, circa 1760-1840, marked SS.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pewter
Spanish Colonial Mahogany Scalloped Tray
Located in New York, NY
A very fine tray in dense mahogany with deep rich color and patina. This piece has an attractive outline and can be considered rare.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century South American Spanish Colonial Platters and S...
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
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Wrought Iron
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18th Century American Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 18th century American silver for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, every item from our selection of 18th century American silver was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of 18th century American silver bearing Neoclassical, Baroque or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 18th century American silver over the years, but those crafted by Ball, Black & Company and Reed & Barton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 18th Century American Silver?
Prices for a piece of 18th century American silver start at $125 and top out at $124,500 with the average selling for $2,800.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About 18th Century American Silver
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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