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Pair of Mid-19th Century Austrian Silver Candlesticks
Pair of Mid-19th Century Austrian Silver Candlesticks

Pair of Mid-19th Century Austrian Silver Candlesticks

Located in Delft, NL

A pair of mid-19th century Austrian silver candlesticks An Austrian silver pair candlesticks

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Silver Toilette Mirror
Austrian Silver Toilette Mirror

Austrian Silver Toilette Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Silver Toilette Mirror, highly unique with a very elegant shape of the early Art Deco era

Category

1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922
Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922

Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922

Located in Delft, NL

Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922 A silver with Agate lidded box Austrian silver hall

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Agate, Silver

Large Austrian Silver Table Mirror, circa 1860
Large Austrian Silver Table Mirror, circa 1860

Large Austrian Silver Table Mirror, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

Large Austrian silver table mirror, circa 1860.

Category

1860s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Bronze

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1910
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1910

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1910

Located in London, GB

. Width - 6.6cm This Case has Continental Austrian Silver Marks. The Case is in good condition with no

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Continental Austrian Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
Continental Austrian Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Art Nouveau Style

Continental Austrian Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Art Nouveau Style

Located in New York, NY

Austrian silver centerpiece / two-handled bowl with gilt interior in Art Nouveau design. Expertly

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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 1920s Austrian Silver and Enamel Boudoir Tray
Antique 1920s Austrian Silver and Enamel Boudoir Tray

Antique 1920s Austrian Silver and Enamel Boudoir Tray

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver and enamel boudoir tray; an addition to

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1920s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner
19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner

19th Century Austrian Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver coffee pot with spirit burner; an

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer
Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer

Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah pointer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1880. Decorated with Guilloche silver work

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Silver Table Snuff Box
Antique Austrian Silver Table Snuff Box

Antique Austrian Silver Table Snuff Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver table snuff box; an addition to our

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Silver Galleried Oval Tray
Austrian Silver Galleried Oval Tray

Austrian Silver Galleried Oval Tray

Located in Montreal, QC

This is a particularly attractive example. First the "navette" shape is most unusual, more often found in gem settings than trays. The gallery, pierced with scrolling stylised acanth...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian silver and ebony wood  bowl stamped A Bachruch .
Austrian silver and ebony wood  bowl stamped A Bachruch .

Austrian silver and ebony wood bowl stamped A Bachruch .

By Josef Hoffmann, Antal Bachruch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bowl in Secessionist style /Deco marked A Bachruch SUCC with Diane's Austrian silver mark

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

By Schwarz & Steiner

Located in London, GB

Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s
Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s

Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s

Located in North Miami, FL

A set of three Austrian silver boxes and covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, circa 1925. These are marked

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case by Schuch’s L. Nachfolger, G. Edlauer
Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case by Schuch’s L. Nachfolger, G. Edlauer

Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case by Schuch’s L. Nachfolger, G. Edlauer

Located in Newark, England

Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case. The case features a central enamel panel finely depicting Field

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

7-Piece Austrian Silver Vanity Set with Mirror, Bottle, and Jars
7-Piece Austrian Silver Vanity Set with Mirror, Bottle, and Jars

7-Piece Austrian Silver Vanity Set with Mirror, Bottle, and Jars

Located in New York, NY

Austrian silver 800 vanity set of high quality. Includes a hand mirror, a perfume bottle, and five

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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Austrian silver & enamel snuff or patch box. With a small enameled and gilt plaque set in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique Austrian Viennese Secessionist silver guilloche enamel belt buckle by renowned

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene

Located in London, GB

Austrian Silver Marks. The Enamel Case is in excellent condition. The interior gilding has some minor

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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century
An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century

An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A lovely Austrian Hanukkah Menorah made in the modern era of the early 20th century. Menorah rests

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Georg Adam Scheid Gilt Austrian Silver & Champlevé Enamel Bermuda Souvenir Spoon
Georg Adam Scheid Gilt Austrian Silver & Champlevé Enamel Bermuda Souvenir Spoon

Georg Adam Scheid Gilt Austrian Silver & Champlevé Enamel Bermuda Souvenir Spoon

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

light wear consistent with age. Maker: Georg Adam Scheid Marks: GAS / Austrian silver hallmark

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Very Unique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer & Wolf, Dated 1916
Very Unique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer & Wolf, Dated 1916

Very Unique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer & Wolf, Dated 1916

By Kurzer & Wolf

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This is without question a most unique Austrian silver cigarette case, the front of the case is

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Spoons c.1880
Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Spoons c.1880

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Spoons c.1880

By Rudolf Linke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Austrian rare solid silver & enamel rock crystal set of three spoons. Scallop

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1880s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Pill Boxes 1920
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Pill Boxes 1920

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Pill Boxes 1920

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This elegant set of four Austrian Art Deco pill boxes, crafted circa 1920, showcases the refined

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Jug, Vienna c.1890
Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Jug, Vienna c.1890

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Jug, Vienna c.1890

By Rudolf Linke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal jug. The

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1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Ewer, Rudolf Linke c.1890
Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Ewer, Rudolf Linke c.1890

Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Ewer, Rudolf Linke c.1890

By Rudolf Linke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal ewer. The

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1890s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Dish by Rudolf Linke c.1890
Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Dish by Rudolf Linke c.1890

Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Dish by Rudolf Linke c.1890

By Rudolf Linke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal dish

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1890s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Austrian Antique Silver Flatware 6 person
Austrian Antique Silver Flatware 6 person

Austrian Antique Silver Flatware 6 person

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Austrian silver flatware set for 6 persons. With marks for Austrian Imperial silver and

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1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890
19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Austrian exceptional solid silver & hand painted enamel miniature clock

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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Silver Cigarette Case decorated with a beautiful Enamel Image on the front of the case

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19th Century German Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Brooch with a Stylized Tulip Motif
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Brooch with a Stylized Tulip Motif

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Brooch with a Stylized Tulip Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique brooch is hallmarked by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from Austria

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

Located in Delft, NL

Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Austrian Silver Gilt, Enamel & Rock Crystal Drinking Horn, c.1880
19th Century Austrian Silver Gilt, Enamel & Rock Crystal Drinking Horn, c.1880

19th Century Austrian Silver Gilt, Enamel & Rock Crystal Drinking Horn, c.1880

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Austrian exceptionally rare solid silver gilt, enamel and rock crystal

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Silver Sugar Box Raised on Four Feet, Vienna Austria, 1853
Silver Sugar Box Raised on Four Feet, Vienna Austria, 1853

Silver Sugar Box Raised on Four Feet, Vienna Austria, 1853

Located in Delft, NL

Silver sugar box raised on four feet, Vienna Austria, 1853 A square silver Austrian box in round

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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Viennese Silver Money Box/Piggy Bank Austrian Biedermeier Dated 1856
Viennese Silver Money Box/Piggy Bank Austrian Biedermeier Dated 1856

Viennese Silver Money Box/Piggy Bank Austrian Biedermeier Dated 1856

By Carl Adolf Kohl

Located in Vienna, AT

AUSTRIAN SILVER MONEY BOX / PIGGY BANK Biedermeier Late Period / dated 1856 EXCELLENTLY

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Austrian Huge Bowl Glass Liner, circa 1900-1910
Silver Austrian Huge Bowl Glass Liner, circa 1900-1910

Silver Austrian Huge Bowl Glass Liner, circa 1900-1910

Located in Vienna, AT

austrian silver excellent huge bowl vienna art nouveau / made circa 1900-10 stunningly made

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Austrian Silver Plated Cut Glass Casket Trinket Box Set w/ Tray - 3 Pcs
Art Deco Austrian Silver Plated Cut Glass Casket Trinket Box Set w/ Tray - 3 Pcs

Art Deco Austrian Silver Plated Cut Glass Casket Trinket Box Set w/ Tray - 3 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plated Cut Glass Casket Trinket Box Set w/ Tray - 3 Pcs. Listing includes

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver 800 Austria Art Nouveau Serving Platter by H. Südfeld
Silver 800 Austria Art Nouveau Serving Platter by H. Südfeld

Silver 800 Austria Art Nouveau Serving Platter by H. Südfeld

By Hermann Südfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

AUSTRIAN SILVER EXCELLENT SERVING PLATTER VIENNA Art Nouveau / made circa 1910 Length 20.86

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Viennese Renaissance Style Enameled Silver and Rock Crystal Shell-Form Ewer
Viennese Renaissance Style Enameled Silver and Rock Crystal Shell-Form Ewer

Viennese Renaissance Style Enameled Silver and Rock Crystal Shell-Form Ewer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, last quarter of the 19th century. Mounts with Austrian silver marks, underside of foot with maker's

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Art Glass

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN Empire 1870 Pair Of Tall Table Candlestick In .800 Silver
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN Empire 1870 Pair Of Tall Table Candlestick In .800 Silver

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN Empire 1870 Pair Of Tall Table Candlestick In .800 Silver

Located in Miami, FL

, Budapest, Hungary. Period: Late 19th century, 1870-1880. Materials: .800/.999 silver, Austrian silver

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1870s Austrian Bohemian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Delft, NL

Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting An octagonal Austrian

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco Silver Turquoise Cabochon Bracelet with Native American Austria
Art Deco Silver Turquoise Cabochon Bracelet with Native American Austria

Art Deco Silver Turquoise Cabochon Bracelet with Native American Austria

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Extravagant and highly unusual Austrian Art Deco hinged silver bracelet fully hallmarked with

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box
Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box

Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with a maker's mark 'HV

Category

1850s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century
Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century

Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Silver art nouveau sugar bowl made in Austria-Hungary between 1872-1922. Dimension 15cm H x 13 1/2

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Austrian Solid Silver & Enamel Lidded Bowl, Vienna, circa 1870
19th Century Austrian Solid Silver & Enamel Lidded Bowl, Vienna, circa 1870

19th Century Austrian Solid Silver & Enamel Lidded Bowl, Vienna, circa 1870

By Ludwig Politzer

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Austrian Renaissance revival solid silver enameled lidded bowl / trinket box

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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1810s Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker
1810s Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker

1810s Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Austrian silver beaker retains the silversmith's center punch mark. The hallmarks to this impressive

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1810s Hungarian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

model made with silver. Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956), Vienna, circa 1906 and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s
Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s

Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s

Located in Melbourne, AU

maternal or paternal, has been lost. Well worn Austrian silver marks show the Viennese shield and number

Category

1830s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857
Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857

Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857

By Albert Kattner 1

Located in Vienna, AT

. ____________________________________________________________ MADE 1857 SILVER 13 LOT ( = SILVER 812.5) 1. branded by AUSTRIAN SO-SAID RADELPUNZE 1806 - 1867

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

1925 Hand Painted Gold and Floral Platter Moritz Zdekaur Austrian Mildred Icke
1925 Hand Painted Gold and Floral Platter Moritz Zdekaur Austrian Mildred Icke

1925 Hand Painted Gold and Floral Platter Moritz Zdekaur Austrian Mildred Icke

By Moritz Zdekauer Austria

Located in Red Lion, PA

Antique 1925 Hand-Painted Porcelain Platter by Moritz Zdekauer Austria – Signed by Mildred C. Icke

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Austrian Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique Austrian silver available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique Austrian silver — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. 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 antique Austrian silver bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique Austrian silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Vienna Porcelain, Moser Glassworks and Viennese Manufactory are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Austrian Silver?

A piece of antique Austrian silver can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,745, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $185,489.
Questions About Antique Austrian Silver
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.