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Herculaneum Monuments, 1762: Bayardi's Engraving Plate 61
Herculaneum Monuments, 1762: Bayardi's Engraving Plate 61

Herculaneum Monuments, 1762: Bayardi's Engraving Plate 61

Located in Langweer, NL

investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were

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18th Century Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

6 Antique Virtue & Co Sir Edwin Landseer Stag Dog Hunt Engraving Prints 14"
6 Antique Virtue & Co Sir Edwin Landseer Stag Dog Hunt Engraving Prints 14"

6 Antique Virtue & Co Sir Edwin Landseer Stag Dog Hunt Engraving Prints 14"

By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 6 late 19th century black and white engravings, plates extracted from the book The Works of

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Set of Four French Antique Marine Prints
Set of Four French Antique Marine Prints

Set of Four French Antique Marine Prints

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Set of Four Antique Marine engravings plates hand colored. Each measure 18x21x1 framed. Benard

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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Engraving

Louis Étienne Dauphin, Fine Color Engraving, France, circa 1920
Louis Étienne Dauphin, Fine Color Engraving, France, circa 1920

Louis Étienne Dauphin, Fine Color Engraving, France, circa 1920

Located in Chatham, ON

copperplate engraving - F K paper water mark verso (unknown) - signed lower right - unframed - France - circa

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Early 20th Century French Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paint, Paper

French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century
French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century

French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

This cast iron engraving plate was probably made for an agricultural contest. 19th Century

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Iron

Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box
Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box

Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

engraving plate on the top and a matching escutcheon plate on the front (with working lock and key) The

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Brass

(after) Jean Cocteau - copper plate engraving

(after) Jean Cocteau - copper plate engraving

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: copper plate engraving (after the drawing). Printed in Paris in 1928 on Abbey Mills

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1920s Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Engraving

Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century
Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century

Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

engraving has some small freckles on the sides. Plate 32: "elevation of the chimney side of the same room

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Antique Medical Engraving ‘Chirurgie, Achilles Tendon Devices’, 1760
Antique Medical Engraving ‘Chirurgie, Achilles Tendon Devices’, 1760

Antique Medical Engraving ‘Chirurgie, Achilles Tendon Devices’, 1760

Located in Langweer, NL

engraving, Plate XXXIII from Denis Diderot’s monumental 'Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet
Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

: Plate: 465 x 307 mm - Engraving: 262 x 165 mm - Engraving plate: 310 x 210 cm "Nude" etching: Plate: 464

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Poa & Meadow Grasses, c.1830
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Poa & Meadow Grasses, c.1830

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Poa & Meadow Grasses, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

light age toning and scattered foxing consistent with c.1830 botanical engravings. Plate marks clearly

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1830s British Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

English Steel Plate Engraving of Streetscape
English Steel Plate Engraving of Streetscape

English Steel Plate Engraving of Streetscape

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian steel plate engraving of a streetscape (19th-Century) in a black and gold

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Gold, Steel

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830
Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

associated with the Sowerby family, these plates combine fine line engraving with subtle early hand coloring

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1830s British Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Copper Plate Engravings, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Set of 3 Copper Plate Engravings, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Set of 3 Copper Plate Engravings, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in New York, NY

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

English Steel Plate Engraving of a Cathedral
English Steel Plate Engraving of a Cathedral

English Steel Plate Engraving of a Cathedral

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian steel plate engraving of an interior cathedral (19th-Century) in a black and gold

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Gold, Steel

Antique Engraving - Crucifixion Christ  - Silver Plated Copper - After Van Dyck
Antique Engraving - Crucifixion Christ  - Silver Plated Copper - After Van Dyck

Antique Engraving - Crucifixion Christ - Silver Plated Copper - After Van Dyck

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A late 19th century engraving, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and cherubs "Christ aux

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1880s French Baroque Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa 1770. Vertical Engravings: 20.5" W x 26" H. Horizontal

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1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique English Silver Plated Oval Biscuit Barrel with Elaborate Engraving
Antique English Silver Plated Oval Biscuit Barrel with Elaborate Engraving

Antique English Silver Plated Oval Biscuit Barrel with Elaborate Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique oval shaped and silver plated biscuit barrel was made in England in approximately 1880

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in San Francisco, CA

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa...

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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Copper

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in San Francisco, CA

G. B. Piranesi, in his fifties, was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: c...

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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Engraving Plates

Set of Forty Framed German Art Plate Engravings
Set of Forty Framed German Art Plate Engravings

Set of Forty Framed German Art Plate Engravings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of 40 framed German art plate engravings. These came from a two volume set of Meisterwerke of

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1880s Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

centerpiece is composed of silver plate and features a figural cherub on the top of the large handle which

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Early 20th Century American High Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811
Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate III" This 19th-century

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Early 18th Century British Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving and Handles
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving and Handles

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving and Handles

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the Elkington & Co. of England in circa 1890 in

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Metal

Antique Map of Portugal by P. Schenk, circa 1700
Antique Map of Portugal by P. Schenk, circa 1700

Antique Map of Portugal by P. Schenk, circa 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

engraving plates for the Amsterdam edition of the Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Sciences.

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Early 18th Century Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Elkington Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Large Antique Elkington Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

Large Antique Elkington Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 in an Edwardian style. The tray is composed of silver plate over copper and has a beaded edge

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Birks Large Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Antique Birks Large Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

Antique Birks Large Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

By Henry Birks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated serving tray was made for the renowned Birks department store chain, most likely

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Water Pitcher with Ballon Engraving
Victorian Silver Plate Water Pitcher with Ballon Engraving

Victorian Silver Plate Water Pitcher with Ballon Engraving

By E. G. Webster Brothers of New York

Located in Asheville, NC

This elegant and superbly made pitcher was manufactured by C. Webster and Brothers. This pitcher was made around the time that Paul Haenlein flew the first internal combustion motor ...

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19th Century American Antique Engraving Plates

Regency Opulence: Brookshaw's Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806
Regency Opulence: Brookshaw's Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806

Regency Opulence: Brookshaw's Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806

By George Brookshaw

Located in Downingtown, PA

Stipple Engraving (Plate XVII) Artist/Author: George Brookshaw (British, active 1780-1822) Publication

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle

19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Academic engraving titled "Baptism in Lower Alsace" after by François Flameng
Academic engraving titled "Baptism in Lower Alsace" after by François Flameng

Academic engraving titled "Baptism in Lower Alsace" after by François Flameng

By François Flameng

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

dans la Basse-Alsace" etching: Sheet: 325 x 460 mm - Engraving: 200 x 254 mm - Engraving plate: 250 x

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Engraving Plates

Materials

Paper

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Antique Engraving Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique engraving plates for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique engraving plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and wood. Antique engraving plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique engraving plates to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and louis xv antique engraving plates are of considerable interest. Francois Nicolas Martinet, Basilius Besler and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon each produced beautiful antique engraving plates that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Engraving Plates?

Antique engraving plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $424, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
Questions About Antique Engraving Plates
  • 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.