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Antique English Silver Plated Cake Stand Elkington 19th Century
Antique English Silver Plated Cake Stand Elkington 19th Century

Antique English Silver Plated Cake Stand Elkington 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake Stand with mirrored top bearing the makers

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Smart Antique English Three Tier Cake Stand, Square Plates
Smart Antique English Three Tier Cake Stand, Square Plates

Smart Antique English Three Tier Cake Stand, Square Plates

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful antique English cakestand, made from English silver plate, beautiful quality. Most

Category

1910s British Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Cake Stand - Afternoon Tea Accessory, circa 1920
Antique Silver Plate Cake Stand - Afternoon Tea Accessory, circa 1920

Antique Silver Plate Cake Stand - Afternoon Tea Accessory, circa 1920

Located in London, London

Made circa 1920, this charming, Antique Silver Plated Cake stand, has 3 tiers, and features a plain

Category

1920s English Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Scottish Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900
Scottish Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900

Scottish Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900

By J. Davis & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning late Victorian three tier cake stand, perfect to serve all sorts of cakes, sweetmeats

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Vintage Mirror Top Elkington Silver Plate Wedding Cake Stand
Large Vintage Mirror Top Elkington Silver Plate Wedding Cake Stand

Large Vintage Mirror Top Elkington Silver Plate Wedding Cake Stand

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large vintage mirror top Elkington silver plate wedding cake stand This beautiful piece from

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Mirrored Top Victorian Cake Stand, 19th C
Antique Silver Plated Mirrored Top Victorian Cake Stand, 19th C

Antique Silver Plated Mirrored Top Victorian Cake Stand, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Cake Stand, 19th C
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Cake Stand, 19th C

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Cake Stand, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, Art Nouveau, 1926-1940
Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, Art Nouveau, 1926-1940

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, Art Nouveau, 1926-1940

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

consists of a tall coffee pot, four cup trios, a large cake plate, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Shelley

Category

1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Top Quality Square Silver Plated Tray / Platter / Cake Stand, 1890
Top Quality Square Silver Plated Tray / Platter / Cake Stand, 1890

Top Quality Square Silver Plated Tray / Platter / Cake Stand, 1890

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

incorporating a vacant circular cartouche. This would maker the most perfect square wedding cake stand and

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900
Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900

Stunning Antique English Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A truly elegant three-tier English cake stand, lovely quality made from silverplate by the top

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Period Silver Plated Cake Stand by Elkington, 1929
English Art Deco Period Silver Plated Cake Stand by Elkington, 1929

English Art Deco Period Silver Plated Cake Stand by Elkington, 1929

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome all-original Elkington Plate three tier cake stand, clean lines and elegant; all pieces

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Clover Cake Stand 19th C
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Clover Cake Stand 19th C

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Clover Cake Stand 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand Pierced and Engraved Sheffield Silver Plated Cake or Fruit Basket
Hand Pierced and Engraved Sheffield Silver Plated Cake or Fruit Basket

Hand Pierced and Engraved Sheffield Silver Plated Cake or Fruit Basket

By John Sherwood & Sons 1

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very pretty hand pierced and engraved cake or fruit basket. Maker: John Sherwood and Sons

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Pierced & Engraved Oval Cake Basket
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Pierced & Engraved Oval Cake Basket

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Pierced & Engraved Oval Cake Basket

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Finest quality antique English Sheffield silver plate hand pierced and engraved oval cake, fruit or

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1915
Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1915

Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1915

Located in London, London

Made circa 1915, this attractive, Antique Silver Plated Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and features a

Category

1910s English Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1910
Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1910

Antique Silver Plated 3 Tier Cake Stand for Afternoon Tea, circa 1910

By Gladwin Ltd

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910 by Gladwin Ltd., this attractive, antique silver plate cake stand, has 3 tiers, and

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau 'Leaf dish' Silver Plated Cake Stand by Walker & Hall Circa 1910
Art Nouveau 'Leaf dish' Silver Plated Cake Stand by Walker & Hall Circa 1910

Art Nouveau 'Leaf dish' Silver Plated Cake Stand by Walker & Hall Circa 1910

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910 by Walker & Hall, this delightful George V, antique, silver plated cake stand has

Category

1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wedding Cake Stand, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wedding Cake Stand, c.1880

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wedding Cake Stand, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Victorian silver plated large wedding cake stand, of circular form, rock

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver

Sèvres Tea Service, Mazarine Blue and Gilt, Art Deco, 1923
Sèvres Tea Service, Mazarine Blue and Gilt, Art Deco, 1923

Sèvres Tea Service, Mazarine Blue and Gilt, Art Deco, 1923

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

cover, milk jug, sucrier and cover, six teacup trios consisting of a cup, saucer and cake plate and a

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Silver Plated, Pierced Oblong Cake or Bread Basket
19th Century English Silver Plated, Pierced Oblong Cake or Bread Basket

19th Century English Silver Plated, Pierced Oblong Cake or Bread Basket

By Michael Beal

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exquisite quality hand chased and pierced oblong cake or bread basket Maker's marks for Michael

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Cake Plate

A French Wrought Iron three tier cake stand with ornate porcelain plates
A French Wrought Iron three tier cake stand with ornate porcelain plates

A French Wrought Iron three tier cake stand with ornate porcelain plates

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

French Wrought Iron three tier cake stand with ornate porcelain plates. This elegant three-tiered

Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Set of 8 Chinese Export Cake or Dessert Plates
Late 19th Century Set of 8 Chinese Export Cake or Dessert Plates

Late 19th Century Set of 8 Chinese Export Cake or Dessert Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century set of 8 Chinese export cake or dessert plates. Rose Medallion. Ribbed borders

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

H&R Daniel Plate, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency, circa 1825
H&R Daniel Plate, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency, circa 1825

H&R Daniel Plate, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency, circa 1825

By H&R Daniel

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and beautiful cake plate made by H&R Daniel in about 1825. The plate is potted in

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco, Three-Tier Silverplated Cake Stand
Art Deco, Three-Tier Silverplated Cake Stand

Art Deco, Three-Tier Silverplated Cake Stand

Located in Montreal, QC

An item redolent of another age, this cake stand was originally made for afternoon tea, scones

Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency
Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

By Minton

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning tea service consisting of nine true trios and two cake plates, made by Minton in

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853
Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

teapot with cover on a stand, a sucrier with cover, a milk jug, a slop bowl, a large cake plates and six

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Limoges Tier Cake Platter
Vintage Limoges Tier Cake Platter

Vintage Limoges Tier Cake Platter

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Single Tier Cake Platter With Gold Plated Handle. Excellent Condition

Category

1920s French Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.
Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of three Christofle cake stands, Napoleon III period. Three silver-plated and cut-glass cake

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810
New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Cobalt Blue and Gilt, Regency ca 1810

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

, two large cake plates of different sizes, and a slop bowl. The set is in absolutely perfect

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800
Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800

Crown Derby Porcelain Breakfast Tea Set, White and Gilt, George III, 1782-1800

By Crown Derby

Located in London, GB

cups, two saucers and a cake plate. The set is in almost pristine condition, which is incredibly rare

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th c. English Silver on Copper Square Cake Stand
Early 19th c. English Silver on Copper Square Cake Stand

Early 19th c. English Silver on Copper Square Cake Stand

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 19th c. English Silver on Copper Square Cake Stand Early 19th century., English

Category

19th Century British Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Christofle Spoons Forks & Cake / Pie Server in Japonais Pattern-13 Piece
Antique Christofle Spoons Forks & Cake / Pie Server in Japonais Pattern-13 Piece

Antique Christofle Spoons Forks & Cake / Pie Server in Japonais Pattern-13 Piece

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Christofle antique flatware set of six spoons and six forks as well as one vintage pie /cake server

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Magenta and White Wedgwood Floral Cake Stand
Magenta and White Wedgwood Floral Cake Stand

Magenta and White Wedgwood Floral Cake Stand

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Magenta and white Wedgwood floral cake stand. Vintage Wedgwood low footed plate/cake stand in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898
Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898

Wileman Teacup Quartet, Japan Pattern on Snowdrop Shape, 1898

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

This Wileman teacup quartet consisting of a teacup, saucer, side plate and large cake plate, is

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique English Victorian "Walker & Hall" Sheffield Silver Cake Holders
Pair of Antique English Victorian "Walker & Hall" Sheffield Silver Cake Holders

Pair of Antique English Victorian "Walker & Hall" Sheffield Silver Cake Holders

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique English Victorian "Walker & Hall" Sheffield silver-plated cake holders, circa 1890

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Three Tier Naturalistic Cake Stand by Hukin and Heath
Rare Three Tier Naturalistic Cake Stand by Hukin and Heath

Rare Three Tier Naturalistic Cake Stand by Hukin and Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Bath, GB

. Lovely heavy quality, each dish or plate sits perfectly into the Stand, each with a stunning naturalistic

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York
1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York

1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York

By Reed & Barton

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Dessert serving utensil 1910 Reed & Barton Silverplate Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania

Category

1910s American Renaissance Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Top-Notch Large Antique Cake Stand by Mappin and Webb, circa 1910
Top-Notch Large Antique Cake Stand by Mappin and Webb, circa 1910

Top-Notch Large Antique Cake Stand by Mappin and Webb, circa 1910

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

silversmith, Mappin and Webb, each plate signed on the underside. The frame has an integral handle to the

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Fabulous Quality Hand Engraved and Hand Pierced Round Cake or Fruit Basket
Fabulous Quality Hand Engraved and Hand Pierced Round Cake or Fruit Basket

Fabulous Quality Hand Engraved and Hand Pierced Round Cake or Fruit Basket

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality extraordinary hand engraved and pierced round cake, bread or fruit basket. Also

Category

Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Rare Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Cake Stand, Hukin & Heath, 1902
Very Rare Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Cake Stand, Hukin & Heath, 1902

Very Rare Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Cake Stand, Hukin & Heath, 1902

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

antique sterling silver cake stand, is plain in design, and can be used with your own plates. The cake

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shelley Art Deco Teacup Quartet, Peaches & Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926
Shelley Art Deco Teacup Quartet, Peaches & Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

Shelley Art Deco Teacup Quartet, Peaches & Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

side plate and a large serving plate for cake or sandwiches.   Shelley (previously called

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley Art Deco Teacup Trio, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926
Shelley Art Deco Teacup Trio, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

Shelley Art Deco Teacup Trio, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

and a side plate for cake or sandwiches. I have one more quartet including a large cake plate, and

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826
Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

milk jug, a cake plate and a trio consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer. In “writhen” shape

Category

1820s English Rococo Revival Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Shelley Art Deco Slop Bowl, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926
Shelley Art Deco Slop Bowl, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

Shelley Art Deco Slop Bowl, Peaches and Grapes on Queen Anne Shape, 1926

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

quartet including a large cake plate available, please see separate listings. Shelley (previously

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

H&R Daniel Teacup Trio, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency circa 1825
H&R Daniel Teacup Trio, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency circa 1825

H&R Daniel Teacup Trio, White, Floral, Etruscan Shape, Regency circa 1825

By H&R Daniel

Located in London, GB

? We have a matching cake plate as well, please see separate listing. The H & R Daniel porcelain

Category

1820s English Rococo Revival Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers c.1880
Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers c.1880

Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers c.1880

By S. and H. Briddon

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and highly decorative fruit or cake basket made from silver plate English in origin and

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832
Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832

Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832

By Rockingham

Located in London, GB

sucrier with cover, a large slop bowl and a cake plate. It is rare to come across a tea service this good

Category

1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century
Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century

Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Paris, FR

diameter 23.5 cm - 12 cake or bread plate diameter 12 cm - 1 gravy boat on stand (little chip on the

Category

1890s German Louis XIV Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs
Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

-washed, 5 3/4". 12 ice cream spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/2". One cake server with silver plated blade, 10

Category

Early 1900s Antique Cake Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Cake Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique cake plate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every antique cake plate was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique cake plate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique cake plate, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique cake plate over the years, but those crafted by Coalport Porcelain, Elkington & Co. and Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Cake Plate?

An antique cake plate can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $4,854.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Antique Cake Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A cake plate is called a cake stand. It’s a pedestal-like structure with a plate on top on which pastries and cakes are decorated or served. A cake stand can be with a single plate or multiple plates and can be arranged with spinning support in the middle. A cake stand comes in varied materials like wood, plastic, glass or metal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cake stands.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 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.