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Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English cast sterling silver vinaigrette; an

Category

1820s English Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By John Shaw

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver Nelson vinaigrette

Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form. The upper plateau of the

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette
Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette

Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette

By Kwong Man Shing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Edward Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Victorian silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathaniel Mills Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1853
Nathaniel Mills Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1853

Nathaniel Mills Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1853

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver vinaigrette with monogram Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1853

Category

1850s British Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique 1829 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Thomas Freeman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our

Category

1820s English George IV Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By William Edwards

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our

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1820s English Other Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a

Category

1890s Chinese Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Gervase Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Roger Briggs

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our

Category

1790s English George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1840s Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Tongue
1840s Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Tongue

1840s Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Tongue

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form. An exceptional, fine and

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gold interior
Victorian silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gold interior

Victorian silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with reliefs on the lid and gold interior from the Victorian

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton

By Samuel Pemberton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette made by

Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine

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1830s British William IV Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver vinaigrette has an oval form. The body of the box is comprised with an impressive natural cowrie

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver vinaigrette with asymmetrical lid engraving, George III period
Silver vinaigrette with asymmetrical lid engraving, George III period

Silver vinaigrette with asymmetrical lid engraving, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with asymmetrical engraving on the lid and gilded interior from

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Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

English George III Very Rare Erotic Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash
English George III Very Rare Erotic Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash

English George III Very Rare Erotic Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash

By Joseph Ash I

Located in Newark, England

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash I. The Silver Vinaigrette of petit circular form with removable

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche lid motifs, Victorian period
Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche lid motifs, Victorian period

Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche lid motifs, Victorian period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche motifs on the hinged lid from the Victorian

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

George V silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gilded interior
George V silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gilded interior

George V silver vinaigrette with relief lid & gilded interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with reliefs on the lid and gilded interior from the George V

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, Circa 1870-71. The horn-shaped vinaigrette scent bottle is on a sterling

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with floral engravings, William IV period
Silver vinaigrette box with floral engravings, William IV period

Silver vinaigrette box with floral engravings, William IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with floral motifs engraved on both sides, from the period of

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with engraved lid and Victorian hanging ring
Silver vinaigrette box with engraved lid and Victorian hanging ring

Silver vinaigrette box with engraved lid and Victorian hanging ring

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with Victorian-era engraving on the lid and hanging ring. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with scroll engravings and applications on the casing
Silver vinaigrette box with scroll engravings and applications on the casing

Silver vinaigrette box with scroll engravings and applications on the casing

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with engraved scrolls and applications on the casing. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Guilloché silver vinaigrette with cartouche on both sides, George III period
Guilloché silver vinaigrette with cartouche on both sides, George III period

Guilloché silver vinaigrette with cartouche on both sides, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box, guilloche design on both sides, with a monogram cartouche

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and engraved lid, William IV period
Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and engraved lid, William IV period

Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and engraved lid, William IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and lid engraved with William IV period

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful vinaigrette was hand crafted out of sterling silver in the first quarter of the

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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette or Decorative box with Ivy and Floral Cut-out
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette or Decorative box with Ivy and Floral Cut-out

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette or Decorative box with Ivy and Floral Cut-out

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The box perhaps a vinaigrette, could now be used for herbs, fragrant florals, or 420. A compliment

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

By Gervase Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver vinaigrette in the

Category

1830s English Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1861
Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1861

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1861

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Victorian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By Edward Smith of Birmingham. With engraved

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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed

Category

Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865
Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette / Scent Bottle / Case / Locket 1865

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Antique Victorian solid Silver Gilt Travelling Case with a Perfume / Scent Bottle in

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian S Mordan & Co Glass & Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Scent Bottle
Antique Victorian S Mordan & Co Glass & Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Scent Bottle

Antique Victorian S Mordan & Co Glass & Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Scent Bottle

By S. Mordan & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian glass & sterling silver perfume bottle with an integral vinaigrette. By

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette

By John Lawrence & Co. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse

Category

1810s English George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette modelled

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Lawrence & Co 1826 Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette
John Lawrence & Co 1826 Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette

John Lawrence & Co 1826 Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette

By John Lawrence & Co. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse

Category

1820s English George IV Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Taylor and Perry 1830s Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette
Taylor and Perry 1830s Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

Taylor and Perry 1830s Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

By Taylor & Perry

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique sterling silver gilt vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this

Category

1830s English Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver suitcase-shaped vinaigrette with engraved lid, George V period
Silver suitcase-shaped vinaigrette with engraved lid, George V period

Silver suitcase-shaped vinaigrette with engraved lid, George V period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box in the shape of a suitcase with engravings on the lid from the

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Gilt guilloche vinaigrette box with monogram and ring, George III period
Gilt guilloche vinaigrette box with monogram and ring, George III period

Gilt guilloche vinaigrette box with monogram and ring, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche gilt silver vinaigrette box featuring a monogram card with a suspension ring

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

William IV Sterling Silver Newstead Abbey Vinaigrette by Taylor & Perry, 1835
William IV Sterling Silver Newstead Abbey Vinaigrette by Taylor & Perry, 1835

William IV Sterling Silver Newstead Abbey Vinaigrette by Taylor & Perry, 1835

By Taylor & Perry

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 by Taylor & Perry this remarkable William IV sterling silver

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839

By Edward Smith

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The

Category

1830s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box

Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine rare Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette. In the rare figural vinaigrette

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework
Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Located in Venice, CA

Circa 1816, this sterling silver vinaigrette is octagonal, with convex top and bottom lids, giving

Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border
Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Located in Venice, CA

This sterling silver vinaigrette dates to the William IV era. It is engraved with a floral design

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette
Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette. Opera glass form Date

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver

Gilded silver and guilloché enamel vinaigrette, Great Britain, 1910-11.
Gilded silver and guilloché enamel vinaigrette, Great Britain, 1910-11.

Gilded silver and guilloché enamel vinaigrette, Great Britain, 1910-11.

Located in Milan, IT

Small, round vinaigrette box made of silver and enamel. The lid is also silver, finished with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Vinaigrettes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Antique Silver Vinaigrettes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver vinaigrettes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique silver vinaigrettes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique silver vinaigrettes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique silver vinaigrettes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique silver vinaigrettes are of considerable interest. Antique silver vinaigrettes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Samuel Pemberton, Edward Smith and Sampson Mordan & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Vinaigrettes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,967, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $65,003 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Vinaigrettes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A silver vinaigrette is a kind of decorated silver box that was used to transport perfumes during times of travel. A person would soak a sponge in their desired perfume and then place it inside the vinaigrette, allowing for much easier transport than with glass bottles. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silver vinaigrettes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons 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 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.